Page 1 ® User's Guide NPD1962-00...
Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with...
Page 3 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Copyright and Trademarks Safety Instructions Safety ........... .13 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
Page 5 Various Printing Options ........32 Double-sided printing ....... . .33 Fit to page printing.
Page 6 Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor ..86 Installing EPSON Status Monitor ..... . . 86 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor .
Page 7 Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network interface ......... .133 Accessing the PostScript printer driver.
Page 8 FX Menu ......... . . 175 I239X Menu .
Page 9 Chapter 10 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer ........223 Cleaning the pickup roller.
Page 10 Toner smudges ........251 Areas are missing in the printed image .
Page 11 Contacting Customer Support......273 Before Contacting Epson ......273 Appendix B Technical Specifications Paper .
Page 12 Downloading fonts ........317 EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) ....318 Symbol Sets .
Page 13: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety precautions Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: Safety Instructions...
Page 14 ❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 19.5 kg (43 lb) without the imaging cartridge and optional products installed, one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below. Safety Instructions...
Page 15 ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE and CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 40 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 16 ❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. ❏ Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges or fuser units in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations. ❏...
Page 17: Important Safety Instructions
❏ To prevent damage from condensation, do not place the printer in a location subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity, and do not move it from a cool to a warm environment. ❏ Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
Page 18 ❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer.
Page 19 If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
Page 20 Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Safety Instructions ® Partner, Epson has ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® Office Equipment Program is...
Page 21: Safety Information
Safety Information Power cord Caution: Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards. Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of the another cord may result in fire or electric shock. This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
Page 22 The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The Epson laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk...
Page 23: Power On/Off Cautions
❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face ❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible Power On/Off Cautions Do not turn off the printer: ❏ After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the LCD panel. ❏...
Page 24: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Printer
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Where to Find Information Setup Guide Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software. User’s Guide (this manual) Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Page 25: Printer Parts
Printer Parts Front view a. paper support b. control panel c. MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray) d. standard lower paper cassette e. power switch Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 26: Rear View
Rear view a. cover B b. option covers c. duplex connector d. AC inlet e. USB interface connector f. parallel interface connector g. Type B interface and slot cover h. Ethernet interface connector Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 27: Inside The Printer
Inside the printer a. imaging cartridge b. fuser unit c. cover A Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 28: Control Panel
Control panel LCD panel Back button Up button Enter button Down button Error light (Red) Getting to Know Your Printer Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings. Use these buttons to access the control panel menus, where you can make printer settings and check the status of consumable products.
Page 29: Options And Consumable Products
Start/Stop button Ready light (Green) Data light (Orange) Cancel Job button Options and Consumable Products Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options. ❏ 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802002) This unit holds one paper cassette. It increases paper-feeding capacity up to 550 sheets of paper.
Page 30: Consumable Products
RAM can be increased up to 320 MB by adding one additional 256 MB RAM DIMM. Note: Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with EPSON products. For details, contact the store where you purchased this printer or an EPSON qualified service representative.
Page 31: Chapter 2 Printer Features And Various Printing Options
To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the Toner Save mode. Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original Epson printer technology that improves the appearance of printed lines, text, and graphics. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 32: Wide Variety Of Fonts
Wide variety of fonts The printer comes with a selection of 95 Laser-Jet-compatible scalable fonts, and 5 bitmap fonts in LJ4 emulation mode to provide you with the fonts you need to create professional-looking documents. Adobe PostScript 3 Mode The printer’s Adobe PostScript 3 Mode provides you with the ability to print documents formatted for PostScript printers.
Page 33: Double-Sided Printing
Double-sided printing "Duplex Unit" on page 198 "Duplex printing" on page 65 Lets you print on both sides of the paper. Note: You need an optional Duplex Unit installed on your printer in order to automatically print on both sides of the paper. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 34: Fit To Page Printing
Fit to page printing "Resizing printouts" on page 68 Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size you selected. Pages per sheet printing "Modifying the print layout" on page 71 Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 35: Watermark Printing
Watermark printing "Using a watermark" on page 73 Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important document. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 36: Overlay Printing
Note: The Overlay printing function is not available in the PostScript 3 mode. Web-Page Printing EPSON Web-To-Page lets you make Web pages fit to your paper size when printing. You can also see a preview before printing. Note: ❏ This software is for Windows only.
Page 37 Accessing EPSON Web-To-Page After you install EPSON Web-To-Page, the menu bar is displayed on the Microsoft Internet Explorer Toolbar. If it does not appear, select Toolbars from the View menu of Internet Explorer, and then select EPSON Web-To-Page. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 38: Paper Sources
Chapter 3 Paper Handling Paper Sources This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use. MP tray Paper Type Plain paper Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² Envelopes Labels Paper Handling Paper Size A3, A4, A5, Letter (LT), B4, B5, Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), Legal (LGL),...
Page 39: Standard Lower Paper Cassette
Thick paper/Extra thick paper Weight: 91 to 216 g/m² Transparencies Standard lower paper cassette Paper Type Plain paper Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit Paper Type Plain paper Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² Selecting a paper source You can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to select the paper source automatically.
Page 40 Manual selection You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to select a paper source manually. To access the printer driver, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 58. And to use the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Control Panel Menus"...
Page 41: Loading Paper
The printer will search for a paper source containing the specified paper size in the following order. Standard configuration: MP tray Lower Cassette 1 With one or two optional 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Units installed: MP tray Lower Cassette 1 Lower Cassette 2 Lower Cassette 3 Note:...
Page 42 For MP tray Note: When loading 432 mm or longer size paper into the MP tray, remove the MP tray cover and let the bottom edge of the paper stick out. For details, see "Loading a custom paper size" on page 56. For standard lower paper cassette Paper Handling...
Page 43: Mp Tray And Standard Lower Paper Cassette
MP tray and standard lower paper cassette The MP tray is the most flexible paper source, accommodating various paper sizes and paper types. See "MP tray" on page 38 for details. For information on the paper sizes and types supported by the standard lower paper cassette, see "Standard lower paper cassette"...
Page 44 2. Remove the MP tray cover. 3. Adjust the paper cassette size to accommodate the paper you are loading. When loading A4, Letter (LT), B5, or A5 size paper Slide the side paper guide outward while pinching the knob. Then, slide the end paper guide while pinching the knob, to accommodate the paper you are loading.
Page 45 Unlock the lock levers. Expand the paper cassette to accommodate the paper you are loading, and lock the lock levers. Note: When loading A3 size paper, expand the paper cassette all the way out until the A3 arrow mark is aligned opposite with the arrow mark below the lock lever.
Page 46 Slide the side paper guide outward while pinching the knob. Then, slide the end paper guide while pinching the knob, to accommodate the paper you are loading. 4. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the paper cassette with the printable surface facing up.
Page 47 5. Set the paper cassette label into the label holder on the front of the paper cassette. Paper Handling...
Page 48 6. Replace the MP tray cover, making sure the front edge is flush and as far forward as possible. And reinsert the paper cassette in the printer. Note: ❏ When loading paper that is 432 mm or longer, you do not have to reattach the MP tray cover.
Page 49: 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit
Detected paper sizes: MP tray: Standard lower paper cassette: 7. Extend the paper support to accommodate the size of the paper loaded in the lower paper cassette to prevent it from slipping off the printer. 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit The paper sizes and types supported by the optional 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit are the same as the standard lower paper cassette.
Page 50: Output Tray
Output tray The face-down tray is located on the top of the printer. Your printouts will be stacked facing down. You can use the face-down tray with the following types of paper. Paper type: Capacity: When printing on B4 or larger size paper, pull out the paper support to prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer.
Page 51: Envelopes
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 52 ❏ When printed envelopes are wrinkled, open Cover B and push up the form feed pressure change levers at both sides of the fuser unit until they are in the vertical position. It may reduce the wrinkles in the envelopes. When using paper other than envelopes, be sure to push the levers back down.
Page 53 Note: When printing on envelopes, set the envelope size on the MP Tray Size setting in the Tray Menu on the control panel. Please note the following tips for handling this media. ❏ Load envelopes with the flap closed and facing forward as shown below.
Page 54: Labels
Caution: Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements: 1. Min. 76.20 mm 2. Min. 98.40 mm Labels You can load up to 17.5 mm thick stack of labels into the MP tray at a time. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at a time, or load them manually.
Page 55: Thick Paper And Extra Thick Paper
Printer driver settings Note: ❏ You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. ❏ To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels.
Page 56: Transparencies
Transparencies When loading transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown below: Paper Source MP Tray Size setting in the Tray Menu Printer driver settings Loading a custom paper size You can load non-standard size paper into the MP tray as long as it meets the following size requirements: 76.2 ×...
Page 57 When loading 432 mm or longer size paper into the MP tray, remove the MP tray cover and let the bottom edge of the paper stick out as shown below. Note: ❏ Access the printer driver, then select User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic Settings tab.
Page 58: Chapter 4 Using The Printer Software With Windows
About the Printer Software The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. EPSON Status Monitor lets you check the status of your printer. See "Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor" on page 86 for more information.
Page 59: Making Changes To Printer Settings
Windows XP or Server 2003 users To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Printing Preferences. Windows Me or 98 users To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
Page 60 When Automatic is selected on the Basic Settings tab, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the setting you select. Print quality is the only setting you have to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most applications.
Page 61 Draft, Text&Image, Photo Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a different print quality may allow printing to proceed. Using the predefined settings The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera.
Page 62 Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print. When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Resolution and Graphics are set automatically.
Page 63 3. Choose the desired printing resolution with the Resolution slider bar, then select the Graphics settings. Note: ❏ This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. ❏ When making the other settings, see online help for details on each setting.
Page 64 Saving your settings To save your custom settings, click Advanced, then click Save Settings on the Basic Settings tab. The Custom Settings dialog box appears. Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, then click Save. Your settings will appear in the list below of Automatic on the Basic Settings tab.
Page 65: Duplex Printing
Duplex printing Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order. Printing with the Duplex Unit Follow the steps below to print with the Duplex Unit. 1.
Page 66 4. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper, then select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. 5. When printing for binding as a booklet, select the Binding Method check box and make appropriate settings.
Page 67: Displaying Information About Consumables With The Printer
Consumables Info Settings button on the Optional Settings tab. Note: ❏ The driver and EPSON Status Monitor use different methods to measure the amount of toner remaining in the cartridge. Because of this, the information that is displayed in EPSON Status Monitor and the Basic Settings tab might be different.
Page 68: Ordering Consumables
Ordering Consumables To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the Basic Settings tab. See "Order Online" on page 100 for details. Resizing printouts You can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing. To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper 1.
Page 69 2. Select the Zoom Options check box, then select the desired paper size from the Output Paper drop-down list. The page will be printed to fit on the paper you have selected. 3. Select Upper Left (to print reduced page image at upper left corner of the paper) or Center (to print reduced page image with centering) for Location setting.
Page 70 3. Select the Zoom To check box, then specify the magnification percentage in the box. Note: The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments. 4. Click OK to apply the settings. If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list.
Page 71: Modifying The Print Layout
Modifying the print layout Your printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page and specifies the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit the specified paper size. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame. 1.
Page 72 Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on each sheet. 4. Select the Print the Frame check box when you want to print the pages surrounded by a frame. Note: The Page Order choices depend on the number of pages selected above, and the paper orientation (Portrait or Landscape) selected on the Basic Settings tab.
Page 73: Using A Watermark
Using a watermark Follow the steps below to use a watermark on your document. On the Advanced Layout tab or Watermark dialog box, you can select from a list of predefined watermarks, or you can make an original watermark with text or a bitmap. The Watermark dialog box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark settings.
Page 74 3. Adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar. 4. Select Front (to print the watermark in the foreground of the document) or Back (to print the watermark in the background of the document) for the Position setting. 5.
Page 75 2. Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box appears. Note: The User Defined Watermarks dialog box also appears by clicking New/Delete in the Watermark dialog box. 3. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark in the Name box.
Page 76: Using An Overlay
Note: You can register up to 10 watermarks. Using an overlay The Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard forms, or templates, that you can use as overlays when printing other documents. This feature can be useful for creating corporate letterheads or invoices.
Page 77 4. Select the Form Overlay check box, then click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 78 5. Select Create Overlay Data, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 79 6. Select the Use Form Name check box, then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears. Note: If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab.
Page 80 7. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box. 8. Select To Front or To Back to specify whether the overlay will be printed as background or foreground of the document. 9. Click Register to apply the settings and return to Form settings dialog box.
Page 81 2. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the File menu, choose Print or Print Setup, then click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons, depending on your application. 3. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 4. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click Overlay Settings to open the Overlay Settings dialog box.
Page 82: Making Extended Settings
Different printer settings overlay data The overlay data is made with the current printer settings (such as Orientation: Portrait). If you want to make the same overlay with different printer settings (such as Landscape), follow the instructions below. 1. Re-access the printer driver as described in step 2 in "Creating an overlay"...
Page 83: Using The Printer Software With Windows
Printing mode: Print True Type fonts as bitmap radio button: Print True Type fonts with substitution radio button: Setting button: Uses the settings specified on the printer radio button: Uses the settings specified on the driver radio button: Offset: Density: Using the Printer Software with Windows High Quality (PC): Select this mode if you use a computer...
Page 84 Skip Blank Page check box: Ignore the selected paper size check box: High Speed Graphics Output check box: Uses the collate settings specified in the application check box: Uses the spooling method provided by the operating system check box: Extended Printable Area *1*2 check box Default button:...
Page 85: Making Optional Settings
Making Optional Settings You can update the installed option information manually if you have installed options to your printer. For Windows XP/2000: 1. Open the printer’s Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab, then select Update the Printer Option Info Manually. 3.
Page 86: Monitoring Your Printer Using Epson Status Monitor
2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Note: ❏ If the language selection window appears, select your country. ❏ If the Epson Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon, right-click the CD-ROM icon, click OPEN in the menu that appears, then double-click Epsetup.exe.
Page 87 4. Click Custom Install. Note: See the Network Guide for information on installing EPSON Status Monitor on a network. 5. Click EPSON Status Monitor. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 88 6. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your printer’s icon is selected, and click OK. 7. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 89: Accessing Epson Status Monitor
8. In the dialog box that appears, select your country or region, and the URL for EPSON’s Web site in that country or region appears. Then click OK. Note: ❏ In the dialog box, you can set the URL for the site where you can order consumables online.
Page 90 2. Select your printer name and then Simple Status. The Simple Status window appears. Note: You can also access EPSON Status Monitor by clicking the Simple Status button on the Optional Settings tab. To find detailed information on EPSON Status Monitor, see "Information on EPSON Status Monitor"...
Page 91: Information On Epson Status Monitor
Bindery or NDS. You cannot monitor NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) printers. Information on EPSON Status Monitor You can obtain information about EPSON Status Monitor such as product versions or interface versions. This window appears by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar and selecting your printer name and About.
Page 92: Simple Status
Simple Status The Simple Status window indicates printer status, errors, and warnings. This window appears by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Simple Status. This window also appears when errors occur according to the Pop-up Notice you select in the Notice Settings dialog box.
Page 93: Detailed Status
Detailed Status You can monitor detailed printer status by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Detailed Status. Icon/Message: Printer image: Text box: Close button: Note: You can see information about jobs or consumables by clicking on the respective tab.
Page 94: Consumables Information
Consumables Information You can obtain information on paper sources and consumable products by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Consumables Information. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 95 Paper: Toner: Order Online button: Close button: * The icon flashes only for the optional 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit. Note: You can see the status of the printer or information about jobs by clicking on the respective tab. Using the Printer Software with Windows Displays the paper size, the paper type and the approximate amount of paper remaining in the paper source.
Page 96: Job Information
Job Information You can check job information by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Job Information. Job Name: Status: Using the Printer Software with Windows Displays the user’s print job names. Other user’s print jobs are displayed as --------.
Page 97 User: Displays the user name. Computer: Displays the name of the computer that sent the print job. Cancel Selecting a print job and clicking this button cancels the selected print job. button: Close Clicking this button closes the dialog box. button: Refresh Clicking this button refreshes the information on this...
Page 98 Note on deleting print jobs: You cannot delete the print job spooling on client computers running Windows Me or 98 using EPSON Status Monitor when the following connections are used: ❏ When using the shared Windows 2000 or Server 2003 LPR connection.
Page 99: Notice Settings
Pop-up Notice: Allow monitoring of the shared printers check box: When this check box is selected, EPSON Status Monitor monitors the printer status during a print job is processed. Displays the More Settings dialog box to set how to display the tray icon.
Page 100: Order Online
OK button: Order Online You can order consumables online by clicking the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monitor dialog box. The Order Online dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows When this check box is selected, the...
Page 101 Note The Order Online dialog box also appears by clicking the Order Online button on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver. Text box: Order Now/Find Dealer button: Consumables button: Close button: Using the Printer Software with Windows Displays the consumables and codes. Connects to the URL where you can place an order and find the dealer nearest you.
Page 102: Tray Icon Settings
Tray Icon Settings You can access EPSON Status Monitor by double-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar. The menu that appears by double-clicking the tray icon when no printing job is being processed depends on the settings you select.
Page 103: Setting Up The Usb Connection
Note: You can also access EPSON Status Monitor by right-clicking the tray icon and selecting your printer’s name. Setting Up the USB Connection The USB interface that comes with your printer complies with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications.
Page 104: Canceling Printing
3. For Windows Me or 98, select the EPUSBX:(your printer name) USB port from the Print to the following port drop-down list. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, select the USBXXX USB port in the list on the Ports tab. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version.
Page 105: Uninstalling The Printer Software
Double-click your printer’s icon on the taskbar. Select the job in the list, then click Cancel from the Document menu. After the last page is output, the Ready (green) light on the printer turns on. The current job is canceled. Note: You can also cancel the current print job that is sent from your computer, by pressing the + Cancel Job button on the printer’s control panel.
Page 106 For Windows XP or Server 2003, click the Change or Remove Programs icon. 4. Select EPSON Printer Software, then click Add/Remove. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, select EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 107 6. Click the Utility tab, and confirm that the check box for the printer software you want to uninstall is selected. Note: If you wish to uninstall only EPSON Status Monitor, select the EPSON Status Monitor check box. 7. To uninstall, click OK.
Page 108: Uninstall The Usb Device Driver
Note: You can uninstall only the Monitored Printers utility of EPSON Status Monitor. When the utility is uninstalled, you cannot change the settings of Monitored Printers from EPSON Status Monitor of other printers. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstall the USB device driver When you connect the printer to your computer with a USB interface cable, the USB device driver is also installed.
Page 109 ❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the printer is connected to Windows Me or 98 with a USB interface cable. ❏ If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follow the steps below to run the “Epusbun.exe”...
Page 110: Sharing The Printer On A Network
❏ For Windows XP or 2000, see "With Windows XP or 2000" on page 120. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See "Notice Settings" on page 99.
Page 111: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
❏ When you are using shared printer in a Windows Me or 98 environment, on the server, double-click the Network icon in Control panel and make sure that the “File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks” component is installed, then on the server and clients, make sure that the “IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol”...
Page 112: Using An Additional Driver
❏ Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See "Notice Settings" on page 99.
Page 113 Follow the steps below to set a Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 as a print server, then install the additional drivers. Note: You must access Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 as the Administrators of the local machine. 1. For a Windows 2000 print server, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
Page 114 3. For a Windows 2000 print server, select Shared as, then type the name in the Share Name box. For a Windows XP or Server 2003 print server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box. Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens for the Share name, or an error may occur.
Page 115 Click Additional Drivers. Select Windows being used for clients, then click OK. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 116 For Windows Me or 98 clients For Windows XP or 2000 clients Note: ❏ You do not have to install the additional drivers noted below, because these drivers are preinstalled. Intel Windows 2000 (for Windows 2000) Intel Windows 2000 or XP (for Windows XP) x86 Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (for Windows Server 2003) Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 117 ❏ Do not select additional drivers other than the drivers listed in the above table. The other additional drivers are not available. 5. When a prompt appears, insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in your CD-ROM drive, then click OK. 6.
Page 118: Setting Up Clients
❏ Be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See "Notice Settings" on page 99. ❏ Set the security for the shared printer (access right for clients). Clients cannot use the shared printer without right. For details, see Windows help.
Page 119 ❏ When you want to use EPSON Status Monitor at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor in each client from the CD-ROM. With Windows Me or 98 Follow the steps below to set Windows Me or 98 clients.
Page 120 Note: The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network. 6. Click Next. Note: ❏...
Page 121 1. For Windows 2000 clients, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. For Windows XP clients, click Start, point to Printers and Faxes. 2. For Window 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. For Windows XP, click Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu.
Page 122 4. For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, then click Next. Note: ❏ You can also type “\\(the name of the computer that is locally connected to the shared printer)\(the shared printer’s name)” in network path or queue name. ❏...
Page 123 For Windows XP, select Browse for a printer. 5. Click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer, then click Next. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 124 Note: ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network. ❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver.
Page 125: Installing The Printer Driver From The Cd-Rom
Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM This section describes how to install the printer driver in the clients when setting the network system as follows: ❏ The additional drivers are not installed in the Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 print server. ❏...
Page 126 When installing drivers in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear. Click Yes (for Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (for Windows XP or Server 2003) and continue installing. The folder name differs depending on the OS being used. Client’s OS Windows Me or 98 Windows 2000 or XP...
Page 127: Chapter 5 Using The Postscript Printer Driver
Chapter 5 Using the PostScript Printer Driver About the PostScript 3 Mode System requirements Your computer must meet the following system requirements to be able to use the Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver. For Windows To use the Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP, Me, 98 or 2000.
Page 128: For Macintosh
There are no restrictions for this system. Note: To use binary data, Epson recommends that you use AppleTalk for the printer’s network connection. If you use a protocol other than AppleTalk for the network connection, you need to set Binary to On in the PS3 Menu on the control panel.
Page 129: Using The Postscript Printer Driver With Windows
Follow the steps below to install the PostScript printer driver for the parallel interface. Caution: Never use EPSON Status Monitor when the printer is connected via a parallel port. It may damage the system. Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows XP or 2000 may require administrator privileges.
Page 130 2. For Windows 2000, Me, or 98, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click the Add Printer icon. For Windows XP, click Start, point to Printer and Faxes, and click Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu. 3.
Page 131: Interface
Note: ❏ For Windows Me or 98, if the Windows driver and the Adobe PS driver for Epson printers with a USB connection have already been installed on your computer, follow the installation procedure "Installing the PostScript printer driver for the parallel interface"...
Page 132 For Windows Me, select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended), click Next, then go to step 6. For Windows 98, click Next in the Add New Hardware Wizard. Select Search for best driver for your device (Recommended), then click Next. Note: For Windows XP or 2000, a USB Device Driver is installed automatically.
Page 133: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver For The Network
Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network interface See the appropriate sections below according to your operating system, and follow the instructions to install the PostScript printer driver for the network interface. Note: ❏ Set the network settings before installing the printer driver. Refer to the Network Guide that comes with your printer for details.
Page 134: Accessing The Postscript Printer Driver
8. Click Finish. 9. Click Have Disk in the Add Printer Wizard and specify the following path for the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive is D:, the path will be D:\ADOBEPS\ENGLISH\WIN2K_XP\PS_SETUP. Then click Note: Change the drive letter as needed for your system. 10.
Page 135: Making Changes To Postscript Printer Settings
The printer settings made from many Windows applications override the setting made when the printer driver is accessed from the operating system, so you should access the printer driver from your application to make sure that you get the result you want.
Page 136: Using Appletalk Under Windows 2000
Using online help If you want help on a particular item, click the “?” icon on the top-right corner of the dialog box’s title bar, then click the name of the setting that you want more information on. An explanation of the setting and its options will be displayed.
Page 137: Using The Postscript Printer Driver With Macintosh
For Mac OS X 10.2, if the Authenticate window appears, enter the user name and password for an administrator. 5. The Install EPSON PostScript Software screen appears, click Continue, then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Easy Install is displayed on the screen. Click Install.
Page 138: Selecting The Printer
6. Select Easy Install, then click Install. 7. When installation is done, click Quit. Note: If you are connecting two or more EPSON printers of the same model using AppleTalk, and you want to rename the printer, see the Network Guide.
Page 139 Selecting the printer when it is connected via a USB connection for Mac OS 9 users If the printer is connected to your computer via a USB port, you will not be able to select the printer from the Chooser. You will have to launch the Apple Desktop Printer Utility, then register the printer as a Desktop Printer.
Page 140 Note: ❏ You cannot use FireWire for printer connection in the PostScript 3 mode. Although EPSON FireWire appears in the interface pop-up list, it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 printer driver. ❏ You need to make the settings for your installed options manually when the printer is connected using USB, IP printing, or Rendezvous.
Page 141 PostScript 3 printer driver. Note for IP Printing users: ❏ Make sure to select IP Printing. Do not select EPSON TCP/IP, because it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 printer driver. ❏ After selecting IP Printing, enter the IP address for the printer, then make sure to select the Use default queue on server check box.
Page 142 Rendezvous Select your printer, the printer name is followed by (PostScript), from the Name List. Your printer model is automatically selected in the Printer Model List. Note for USB (for Mac OS X 10.2) or Rendezvous users: If your printer model is not automatically selected in the Printer Model list, you need to reinstall the PostScript printer driver.
Page 143: Accessing The Postscript Printer Driver
4. Click your printer. The Create button appears. Note: If your computer is connected to more than one AppleTalk zone, click the AppleTalk zone your printer is connected to in the AppleTalk Zones list. 5. Click Create. Accessing the PostScript printer driver To control your printer and change its settings, use the printer driver.
Page 144 Using Balloon Help Follow the steps below to use Balloon Help. 1. Click the Help menu, then select Show Balloons. 2. Place your cursor over the item that you need help with. Information on that item is displayed inside a floating balloon.
Page 145 3. Change the settings using the pop-up menus. Using the PostScript Printer Driver...
Page 146: Chapter 6 Using The Pcl6 Printer Driver
Chapter 6 Using the PCL6 Printer Driver About the PCL6 Mode Hardware requirements Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to be able to use the PCL6 printer driver. Memory requirements for using the PCL6 printer driver are shown below. Install optional memory modules into your printer if the amount of memory currently installed does not meet your printing needs.
Page 147: Using The Pcl6 Printer Driver
For Windows XP or 2000 Minimum Computer IBM PC series or IBM compatible with Pentium or higher CPU Hard Disk 10-25 MB free (for driver installation) Memory 128 MB (256 MB for Server 2003) For Windows Me, 98, or 95 Minimum Computer IBM PC series or IBM compatible...
Page 148 Note: The PCL6 printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used at the same time. Using the PCL6 Printer Driver...
Page 149: Chapter 7 Using The Control Panel
Chapter 7 Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Menus You can use the printer’s control panel to access a variety of menus that allow you to check the status of consumable products, print status sheets, and make printer settings. This section describes how to use the control panel menus, and when it is appropriate to make printer settings using the control panel.
Page 150 1. When the printer’s Ready light is on, press the button to accesses the control panel menus. 2. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus. 3. Press the Depending on the menu, the LCD panel displays an item and the current setting separated ( YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item ( YYYY).
Page 151: Control Panel Menus
Control Panel Menus Press the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus. The menus and menu items appear in the order shown below. Note: Some menus and items appear only when a corresponding optional device is installed or an appropriate setting has been done. Information Menu From this menu you can check the toner level and the remaining service life of consumable products.
Page 152 Item Status Sheet Network Status Sheet AUX Status Sheet USB Ext I/F Status Sht PS3 Status Sheet PS3 Font List LJ4 Font Sample ESCP2 Font Sample FX Font Sample I239X Font Sample Toner Total Pages Available only when an optional interface card is installed. Available only when a USB external device with D4 support is connected and the USB I/F is set to On in the USB menu.
Page 153: Tray Menu
Prints a sample of the fonts available for your selected printer emulation. Toner Displays the amount of toner left in the imaging cartridges as shown below: E******F E***** F E**** F E*** Total Pages Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer. Tray Menu This menu allows you to specify the size and type of paper loaded in the MP tray.
Page 154 Item MP Tray Size LC1 Size/LC2 Size /LC3 Size MP Type LC1 Type/LC2 Type / LC3 Type Displayed only when the optional 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit is installed. These sizes cannot be detected automatically. Set the size according to the paper size you want to use.
Page 155: Emulation Menu
Emulation Menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You can specify different emulations for each interface; in other words, for each computer you connect the printer to. Since each emulation mode has its own specific options, make settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, or PS3 menu, as necessary.
Page 156 Item Page Size Wide A4 Orientation Resolution RITech Toner Save Density Image Optimum Top Offset Left Offset T Offset B L Offset B Depends on factory setting. Available only when optional Duplex Unit is installed. Page Size Specifies the paper size. Wide A4 Selecting On decreases the left and right margins from 4 mm to 3.4 mm.
Page 157 Specifies the printing resolution. RITech Turning RITech on produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Toner Save When this setting is selected, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside of characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower edges. Density Specifies the printing density.
Page 158: Setup Menu
Caution: Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. T Offset B Adjusts the vertical printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected.
Page 159 Item Settings (default in bold) Lang English, Français, Deutsch, ITALIANO, ESPAÑOL, SVENSKA, Dansk, Nederl., SUOMI, Português, Norsk, CATALÀ Time to Sleep 5, 15, 30, 60. 120, 180, 240 Min Time Out 0, 5 to 60 to 300 in increments of 1 Paper Source Auto, MP, LC1, LC2 MP Mode...
Page 160 Specifies the length of time until the printer enters the sleep mode if there are no printing or control panel operations. Time Out Specifies the length of the time the printer waits when it is ready to print and no new data is received. When this time is up, the printer searches for new print data from other interfaces.
Page 161 Allows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray. If you select Off, the manual feed mode is disabled and the printer starts printing immediately when a job is received. If you select 1st Page, the printer doesn’t start printing when a job is received but starts printing after you press the N Start/Stop button.
Page 162 Auto Eject Page Specifies whether or not to eject paper when the limit specified in the Time Out setting is reached. The default is Off, which means paper is not ejected when the time-out limit is reached. Size Ignore If you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the printer keeps printing even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified paper size.
Page 163: Reset Menu
Toner Out If this item is set to Stop, the printer displays an error message, Replace Toner, to let you know when the toner is out. See "Status and Error Messages" on page 181. To disable this function, set this item to Continue.
Page 164: Parallel Menu
Reset Stops printing and clears the current job received from the active interface. You may want to reset the printer when there is a problem with the print job itself and the printer cannot print successfully. Reset All Stops printing, clears the printer memory, and restores the printer settings to their default values.
Page 165 Item Settings (default in bold) Parallel I/F On, Off Speed Fast, Normal Bi-D Nibble, ECP, Off Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.
Page 166: Usb Menu
❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the printer. USB Menu These settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using the USB interface. Using the Control Panel...
Page 167 Item USB I/F USB ExtI/F Confg Get IP Address *3*4*5 NetWare AppleTalk MS Network Rendezvous USB Ext I/F Init Buffer Size After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.
Page 168: Network Menu
Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If Maximum is selected, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum is selected, more memory is allocated for printing data. Note: ❏...
Page 169: Font Number
Item Settings (default in bold) FontSource Resident, Download Font Number 0 to 65535 (depending on your settings) Pitch 0.44 ... 10.00 ... 99.99 cpi in 0.01-cpi increments Height 4.00 ... 12.00 ... 999.75 pt in 0.25-pt increments SymSet IBM-US, Roman-8, Roman-9, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO, 8859-9 ISO, 8859-10ISO, 8859-15ISO, PcBlt775, IBM-DN, PcMultiling, PcE.Europe, PcTk437, PcEur858, Pc1004, WiAnsi, WiE.Europe,...
Page 170 Sets the default font number for the default font source. The available number depends on the settings you made. Pitch Specifies the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of fixed-pitch. You can select from 0.44 to 99.99 cpi (characters per inch), in 0.01-cpi increments.
Page 171: Ps3 Menu
Changes the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4. When 4K is selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000. When 5S is selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 5Si.
Page 172: Escp2 Menu
Note: ❏ Binary can only be used with network connection. ❏ You do not have to select On when using AppleTalk. To use the Binary data, make sure your application supports Binary data and that SEND CTRL-D Before Each Job and SEND CTRL-D After Each Job are set to No.
Page 173 Item Settings (default in bold) Font Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B Pitch 10, 12, 15 cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T. Margin 0.40 ... 0.50 ... 1.50 inches in 0.05-inch increments Text 1...
Page 174 Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing. Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off. T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line.
Page 175: Fx Menu
Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printing position goes beyond the right margin. If you select Off, the printer does not print any characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a carriage-return character.
Page 176: Proportional Spacing
Item Font Pitch Condensed T. Margin Text CGTable Country Auto CR Auto LF Bit Image ZeroChar Depending on whether Letter (62) or A4 (66) paper has been selected. Font Selects the font. Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch).
Page 177 T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top. Text Sets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed to be 1 pica (1/6 inch).
Page 178: I239X Menu
If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On if your text lines overlap. Bit Image The printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands.
Page 179 Item Settings (default in bold) Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans Serif Pitch 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 24 cpi, Prop. Code Page 437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865 T. Margin 0.30 ... 0.40 ...1.50 inches in 0.05-inch increments Text 1 ...
Page 180 T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top. Text Sets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed to be 1 pica (1/6 inch).
Page 181: Status And Error Messages
If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader. This mode will reduce the size of the image being printed, and may also cause some distortion when printing bit image graphics.
Page 182 Can’t Print The print data is deleted because it is incorrect. Make sure that the appropriate paper size is set and a printer driver for EPSON EPL-N2550 is used. Can’t Print Duplex The printer has encountered problems during duplex printing.
Page 183 The paper size setting is different from the size of paper loaded in the printer. Check to see if the correct size of paper is loaded in the specified paper source. To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu.
Page 184 The Duplex Unit’s cover is open. Duplex Mem Overflow There is not enough memory for duplex printing. The printer prints only on the front and ejects the paper. To clear this error, follow the instructions below. If Off is selected as the Auto Cont setting on the control panel’s Setup Menu, press the N Start/Stop button to print on the back of the next sheet, or press the + Cancel Job button to cancel the print job.
Page 185 Turn the Image Optimum setting off on the control panel’s Printing Menu if you do not want the printer to automatically lower the print quality to continue printing. You may need to increase the amount of printer memory to be able to print at the desired print quality for your document.
Page 186 "Memory Module" on page 202. NonGenuine Toner The installed imaging cartridge is not a genuine Epson product. Installing a genuine imaging cartridge is recommended. Using a non-genuine imaging cartridge may affect print quality. Epson...
Page 187 Offline The printer is not ready to print. Press the N Start/Stop button. Paper Jam XXX The location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at xxx. xxx indicates the location of the error. If a paper jam occurs at two or more locations simultaneously, the corresponding multiple locations are displayed.
Page 188 The paper loaded in the specified paper source (XXXXX) does not match the required paper size (YYYY). Replace the loaded paper with the correct size paper and press the N Start/Stop button to resume printing. Or press the + Cancel Job button to cancel the print job.
Page 189 Install a new imaging cartridge. See "Imaging Cartridge" on page 213 for instructions. This error is not displayed when the Toner Out setting is set to Continue in the control panel setting. When the Toner Out setting is set to Continue, replace the imaging cartridge if the printout is light or faint.
Page 190 A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Turn off the printer. Wait at least 5 seconds and then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, write down the error number listed on the LCD panel (xyyyy) and turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and contact a qualified service representative.
Page 191 The printer is warming up. Worn Fuser This message indicates that the fuser unit is near the end of its service life. Printing after this message appears is not guaranteed. Turn the printer off, then reinstall the unit after it has cooled off (40 minutes).
Page 192: Printing A Status Sheet
Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the printer’s control panel. Follow the steps below to print a status sheet. 1. Turn on the printer. The LCD panel shows Ready. 2.
Page 193: Canceling Printing
Canceling Printing You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver. To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see "Canceling Printing" on page 104. Using the Cancel Job button The + Cancel Job button on your printer is the quickest and easiest way to cancel printing.
Page 194: Chapter 8 Installing Options
Chapter 8 Installing Options 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit Note: You can install up to two units. For details about the paper types and sizes that you can use with the optional paper cassette unit, see "550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit" on page 39. For specifications, see "550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit"...
Page 195: Installing The 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit
Warning: If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury. Installing the 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit Follow these steps to install the optional 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit. 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable.
Page 196 2. Place the printer onto the 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit. Note: ❏ The printer should be carried by at least two people, holding the printer with their hands in the indicated positions.
Page 197 3. Pull out the MP tray and lower paper cassette from the printer, and then pull out the optional lower paper cassette from the unit. Then, secure the printer to the unit with the four fittings that are provided. Install two of the four fittings on both sides of the inside of the printer.
Page 198: Removing The 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit
5. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, then turn the printer on. 6. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 245. Removing the 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit Perform the installation procedure in reverse.
Page 199 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Caution: Make sure to unplug the power cord from the printer to prevent getting an electrical shock. 2. Pinch the three hooks on the upper option cover to remove it from Cover B.
Page 200 3. Install the Duplex Unit as shown below. Make sure that the unit hooks onto the printer’s tabs and the duplex connector goes into the slot. 4. Secure the unit with the two screws provided. 5. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, then turn the printer on.
Page 201: Removing The Duplex Unit
See "Printing with the Duplex Unit" on page 65 for information about duplex printing. Removing the Duplex Unit Follow these steps to remove the optional Duplex Unit. 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable. 2.
Page 202: Memory Module
4. Attach the upper option cover and lower option cover. 5. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, then turn the printer on. Memory Module By installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 320 MB (printer standard 64 MB plus optional 64, 128, 256 MB).
Page 203 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable. 2. Remove the cover on the printer’s right side by removing the screw on the back of the printer and sliding the cover backward. Installing Options...
Page 204 3. Loosen the two screws using a screwdriver. Then hold the tab on the top of the shield cover and remove the cover. 4. Identify the RAM slot. * RAM slot (gray) Installing Options...
Page 205 5. Insert the memory module into slot until the clip lock onto the memory module. Make sure that the left slot (white) has a module at all times. Caution: ❏ Do not force the memory module into the slot. ❏ Be sure to insert the memory module facing the correct way.
Page 206 6. Reattach the shield cover with two screws as shown below. 7. Reattach the right side cover to the printer as shown below. Then, tighten the screw on the back of the printer. Warning: Tighten the screw firmly to prevent the printer’s right side cover from the falling off when moving the printer.
Page 207: Removing A Memory Module
8. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord and turn the printer on. 9. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 245. Removing a memory module Perform the installation procedure in reverse. When removing a memory module from its slot, press the clip and pull out the memory module as shown below.
Page 208: Interface Card
Interface Card Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Various optional interface cards are available to expand your printer’s interface options. Installing an interface card Follow these steps to install an optional interface card. Caution: Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal.
Page 209 2. Remove the screws and the Type B interface card slot cover as shown below. Warning: Removing screws and covers that are not described in the following instructions will expose high voltage areas. Note: Keep the slot cover in a safe place. You will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later.
Page 210 3. Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, then fasten the screw as shown below. 4. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord and turn the printer on. 5. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
Page 211: Removing An Interface Card
Removing an interface card Caution: Before you remove an interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. Perform the installation procedure in reverse. Installing Options...
Page 212: Chapter 9 Replacing Consumable Products
If you continue to use the printer without replacing consumable products and a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the printer stops printing and displays the following messages on the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor. Control panel message...
Page 213: Imaging Cartridge
Imaging Cartridge Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing imaging cartridges. ❏ When handling imaging cartridges, always place them on a clean smooth surface. ❏ Do not install used imaging cartridges into the printer. ❏ If you have moved an imaging cartridge from a cool to a warm environment, wait for at least one hour before installing it to prevent damage from condensation.
Page 214: Replacing An Imaging Cartridge
Warning: ❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately. ❏ Keep the consumable products out of the reach of children. ❏...
Page 215 2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out from the printer. 3. Take the new imaging cartridge out of its package and gently shake the imaging cartridge as shown below. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 216 4. Put the new imaging cartridge on the flat surface and pull out the protective cartridge seal as shown below. 5. Insert the new imaging cartridge all the way until it stops. Note: Insert the cartridge with the arrow mark on the top of the imaging cartridge facing toward Cover A.
Page 217: Fuser Unit
6. Close Cover A until it clicks shut. Note for windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor is installed, the information about the amount of toner remaining on the Basic Setting screen may not be updated. In that case, press the Get Information Now button on the Consumable Info Settings dialog box to update the information.
Page 218: Replacing The Fuser Unit
Warning: ❏ The fuser unit can be very hot if the printer has been in use. Turn the printer off and wait for 40 minutes until the temperature has subsided before replacing the fuser unit. ❏ Do not dispose of the used consumable products in fire, as it may explode and cause injury.
Page 219 2. Open cover B. 3. Pull down the two levers at either side of the fuser unit. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 220 4. Remove the fuser unit slowly. 5. Slowly insert the new fuser unit. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 221 6. Make sure that the two levers at either side of the fuser unit are moved up. 7. Close cover B. 8. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, and then turn on the printer. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 222 9. When the printer’s Ready light is on, press the button to access the control panel menus. 10. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Reset Menu appears on the control panel, and then press the Enter button.
Page 223: Chapter 10 Cleaning And Transporting The Printer
Chapter 10 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Caution: Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer cover;...
Page 224 1. Turn the printer off and open Cover A slowly. 2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out. Note: Place the cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 225 3. Remove the two pick up rollers by bending their tabs slightly outwards while sliding them off the spindles. 4. With a clean damp cloth, wipe the pickup roller’s rubber parts. * rubber parts Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 226 5. Reattach the pickup rollers as shown below. Then, fit the hook in the concave part of the shafts to fix them. Note: Fit the convex parts of the pickup rollers in the concave parts of the shaft. 6. Reinstall the imaging cartridge. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 227: Transporting The Printer
7. Close Cover A until it clicks shut. Transporting the Printer For long distances If you need to transport your printer for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow these steps to repack your printer. 1.
Page 228: Power Cord
❏ If you are moving the printer on its own, two people should lift and carry the printer. Moving the printer Follow these steps to move the printer for a short distance. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the following items: ❏...
Page 229: Finding A Place For The Printer
❏ Power cord ❏ Interface cable 2. Lift the printer together with the optional unit. Caution: Do not move the printer on angled or uneven surfaces. Finding a place for the printer When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance.
Page 230 The 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit adds 95 mm (3.7 in.) to the bottom of the printer. When two optional paper cassette units are installed, the printer requires 190 mm (7.4 in.) more space beneath the printer. The Duplex Unit adds 68.5 mm (2.7 in.) to the back of the printer.
Page 231: Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Clearing Jammed Paper If paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and EPSON Status Monitor provide alert messages. Precautions for clearing jammed paper Be sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper.
Page 232: Jam A (Cover A)
Jam A (Cover A) When a paper jam occurs in the location shown in the illustration below, the Jam A message appears on the printer’s LCD panel. Follow these steps to clear paper jams from Cover A. 1. Open Cover A. Troubleshooting...
Page 233 2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out. Note: Place the cartridge on a clean, flat surface. 3. Spin the green part on the pickup roller to bring out jammed paper. Note: Only touch the green part of the pickup roller. Touching any other parts may cause a paper jam.
Page 234 4. Gently pull out any sheets that have fed part way into the printer. 5. Reinstall the imaging cartridge. Note: Insert the cartridge with the arrow mark on the top of the imaging cartridge facing toward Cover A. Troubleshooting...
Page 235: Jam A B (Cover A Or B)
6. Close Cover A until it clicks shut. Jam A B (Cover A or B) When a paper jam occurs in the location shown in the illustration below, the Jam A B message appears on the printer’s LCD panel. Follow these steps to clear paper jams from Cover A or B. Warning: Unless specifically instructed in this guide, be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE and...
Page 236 1. Open Cover A. 2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out. Note: Place the cartridge on a clean, flat surface. 3. If there is any jammed paper, remove it gently with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 237 Note: When jammed paper cannot be removed easily, turn the roller to take tension off the paper, then pull it straight out. 4. Open Cover B. Note: When the optional Duplex Unit is installed, open the Duplex Unit’s cover before opening Cover B. Troubleshooting...
Page 238 5. Open the paper holder by pulling down on the lever on which a green label is attached as shown below. Warning: Be careful not to touch the rollers in the fuser unit, they may be very hot. 6. If there is any jammed paper, remove it gently. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.
Page 239 7. Close the paper holder and close Cover B. Note: If you installed the Duplex Unit, close the Duplex Unit’s cover after closing Cover B. 8. Reinstall the imaging cartridge. Troubleshooting...
Page 240: Jam Dm (Cover Dm)
Note: Insert the cartridge with the arrow mark on the top of the imaging cartridge facing toward Cover A. 9. Close Cover A until it clicks shut. Jam DM (Cover DM) When a paper jam occurs in the location shown in the illustration below, the Jam DM message appears on the printer’s LCD panel.
Page 241 1. Press the unlock button to unlock the hooks. Then open the cover of the Duplex Unit. 2. Gently remove the jammed paper inside the cover. Be careful not to tear the paper. Note: ❏ If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. ❏...
Page 242: Jam Mp A, Jam C1 A, Jam C2 A, Jam C3 A (All Paper Cassettes And Cover A)
Note: When the error is not cleared after doing the procedure above, remove the Duplex Unit from the printer and check if the paper jam occurs at the opening on the lower part of the printer’s rear. When the paper jam is cleared completely and Cover DM is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted.
Page 243 1. Pull out the paper cassette from the printer. 2. Remove the paper cassette’s cover and discard any crumpled paper. Then, reattach the cover. 3. Gently remove the jammed paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 244 Note: Confirm that the jammed paper is not still deep inside the printer. 4. Reinsert the paper cassette. 5. Open Cover A and then close Cover A again. Note: After opening and closing Cover A, the error message is cleared. Troubleshooting...
Page 245: Printing A Status Sheet
Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the printer’s control panel or the printer driver. To print a status sheet from the printer’s control panel, see "Printing a Status Sheet"...
Page 246: The Ready Light Is On But Nothing Prints
Some error may have occurred. The Ready light is on but nothing prints Cause Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. You may not be using the correct interface cable.
Page 247: The Properties Dialog Box Does Not Appear Or It Takes Too Much Time To Open It (For Windows Only)
Cause The interval between updating information for the consumables is too long. You have to install EPSON Status Monitor, or make settings manually in the printer driver. See "Installing EPSON Status Monitor" on page 86 or "Making Optional Settings" on page 85.
Page 248: Printout Problems
Printout Problems The font cannot be printed Cause You may use the printer fonts substituted for specified TrueType fonts. The selected font is not supported by your printer. Printout is garbled Cause The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. You may not be using the correct interface cable.
Page 249: The Printout Position Is Not Correct
The printout position is not correct Cause The page length and margins may be set incorrectly in your application. The Paper Size setting may be incorrect. MP Tray Size setting may be incorrect. Graphics do not print correctly Cause The printer emulation setting in your application may be incorrect.
Page 250: White Dots Appear In The Printout
The Density setting may be too low. Troubleshooting If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on page 276 for information on choosing paper.
Page 251: Half-Tone Images Print Unevenly
Be sure to use paper that is newly unwrapped. If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor indicates that the amount of toner left is low, see "Replacing an imaging cartridge" on page 214. You can also check the remaining toner with the following symbols on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver.
Page 252: Areas Are Missing In The Printed Image
If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on page 276 for information on choosing paper.
Page 253: The Printed Image Is Light Or Faint
Toner Save check box in the More Settings dialog. If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor indicates that the amount of toner left is low, see "Replacing an imaging cartridge" on page 214. You can also check the remaining toner with the following symbols on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver.
Page 254: The Non-Printed Side Of The Page Is Dirty
The non-printed side of the page is dirty Cause Toner may have spilled onto the paper feed path. Memory Problems Print quality decreased Cause The printer cannot print in the required quality level because of insufficient memory, and the printer lowers the quality automatically so that the printer can continue printing.
Page 255: Paper Handling Problems
The printer does not have sufficient memory to collate print jobs. Paper Handling Problems Paper does not feed properly Cause The paper guides are not set correctly. The paper source setting may not be correct. There may be no paper in the paper cassettes.
Page 256: Problems Using Options
Problems Using Options To confirm your options are installed correctly, print a status sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 245 for details. The message Invalid AUX /IF Card appears on the LCD panel Cause The printer cannot read the installed optional interface card.
Page 257: Feed Jam When Using The Optional Paper Cassette
Feed jam when using the optional paper cassette Cause The paper is jammed at the optional paper cassette. An installed option cannot be used Cause The installed option is not defined in the printer driver. Correcting USB Problems If you are having difficulty using printer with a USB connection, see if your problem is listed below, and take any recommended actions.
Page 258: Windows Operating System
Windows operating system Your computer must be a model pre-installed with Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003, a model that was pre-installed with Windows 98 and upgraded to Windows Me, or a model that was pre-installed with Windows Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003, and upgraded to Windows XP.
Page 259 If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the words “Unidrv Printer Driver” appears, you must reinstall the printer software as described in the Setup Guide. If About is not displayed, the printer software has been installed correctly.
Page 260 1. Access the printer driver, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 58, then click the Details tab. Troubleshooting...
Page 261 If EPUSBX: (your printer name) is displayed in the “Print to the following” port drop-down list, then the USB printer device driver and printer software are installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step. 2.
Page 262 If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. Troubleshooting...
Page 263 If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus(+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer or your printer name appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5.
Page 264 4. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or your printer name, click Remove, then click OK. When the following dialog box appears, click OK, then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Troubleshooting...
Page 265: Status And Error Messages
5. Uninstall the printer software as explained in "Uninstalling the Printer Software" on page 105. Turn the printer off, restart your computer, then reinstall the printer software as described in the Setup Guide. Status and Error Messages You can see the printer’s status and error messages on the LCD panel.
Page 266: Mode
The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode Cause The printer’s emulation mode setting is incorrect. The printer’s emulation mode setting for the interface that you are using is incorrect. The printer does not print Cause The Print to file check box is selected in the Print dialog box (except on Mac OS X).
Page 267: The Printer Driver Or Printer That You Need To Use Does Not Appear In The Printer Setup Utility (Mac Os 10.3.X), Print Center (Mac Os 10.2.X), Or Chooser (Mac Os 9)
For Mac OS 9 users only The Unlimited Downloadable Fonts check box on the PostScript Options setup option page in the Page Setup dialog box is selected. The Emulation menu in the printer’s Control Panel is set to a mode other than Auto or PS3 for the interface that you are using.
Page 268: The Printer Fonts Cannot Be Installed
The PostScript screen fonts are not installed. For Windows users only The Send TrueType fonts to printer according to the font Substitution Table setting on the Fonts sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box is turned on, but the TrueType fonts are not replaced by the printer fonts.
Page 269: The Printer Does Not Print Normally Via The Parallel Interface (Windows 98 Only)
The printer does not print normally via the parallel interface (Windows 98 only) Cause The computer is connected to the printer via the parallel interface and the parallel port setting is set to the ECP mode. The printer does not print normally via the USB interface Cause For Windows users only...
Page 270: Troubleshooting
The Data Format setting is different from the data format setting specified in the application (except on Mac OS X) The network connection is something other than AppleTalk, and the Data Format setting is not set to ASCII data. For Windows 2000 users only Job Management On is selected in the printer’s Properties.
Page 271: An Undefined Error Occurs (Macintosh Only)
An undefined error occurs (Macintosh only) Cause The version of the Mac OS that you are using is unsupported. Insufficient memory to print data (Macintosh only) Cause The Macintosh printer driver uses available memory in the system to process print data. What to do This printer’s driver can only be used on Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9...
Page 272: Printing In The Pcl6 Mode Problems
Clear the Print to file check box in the Print dialog box. What to do The EPSON Font Manager fonts must be installed on the computer that you are using. Otherwise, the font that you select is substituted by some other font for display on the screen.
Page 273: Appendix A Where To Get Help
Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation.
Page 274 ❏ Product model ❏ Product software version (Click About, Version Info, or similar button in the product software.) ❏ Brand and model of your computer ❏ Your computer operating system name and version ❏ Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Where To Get Help...
Page 275: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Paper Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 276: Available Paper Types
Available paper types Paper type Plain paper Envelopes Labels Thick paper Extra thick paper Transparencies Colored paper Paper with letterhead Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, or cause paper jams and other problems.
Page 277: Printable Area
❏ Previously printed paper by any color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, ink jet printers, or thermal transfer printers ❏ Carbon paper, carbonless paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, acid paper, or paper that uses high-temperature-sensitive ink (around 210°C) ❏...
Page 278 Note: ❏ The printable area varies, depending on the emulation mode in use. ❏ When using ESC/Page language, there is 5-mm minimum margin on all sides. Technical Specifications...
Page 279: Printer
Printer General Printing method: Print Quality: Resolution: Continuous printing speed (with A4/Letter): Paper feed: Paper feed alignment: Input paper supply: MP tray: Standard lower paper cassette: Paper output: Paper output capacity: Internal emulation: Resident fonts: RAM: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process 1200 RIT 600 dpi...
Page 280: Environmental
Resolution Improvement Technology Printing speed varies by paper source or other conditions. Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Mechanical Weight: Technical Specifications In use: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Not in use: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) In use: 15 to 85% RH Not in use: 5 to 85% RH 3,500 meters (11,500 feet) maximum...
Page 281: Electrical
Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Rated current Power consumption * Completely suspended. Compliant with the Energy Star program. Standard and approvals U.S. model: Safety European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC During printing Average During standby Average mode Sleep mode* UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No.
Page 282: Interfaces
Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Page 283: Options And Consumable Products
Options and Consumable Products 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit Product code: Paper size: Paper weight: Paper feed: Paper types: Power supply: Model: Dimensions and weight: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: C12C802002 A5, A4, A3, B5, B4, Letter (LT), Legal (LGL) 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Automatic feed delivery system Paper cassette capacity up to 550 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m²)
Page 284: Duplex Unit
This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC. Memory module Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with EPSON products. For details, contact the store where you purchased this printer or the EPSON sales company. Memory size: Technical Specifications...
Page 285: Imaging Cartridges
Imaging cartridges Product code: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Fuser unit Product code: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC. 0290 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) 15 to 80% RH 3023 -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 5 to 85% RH...
Page 286: Appendix C Information About Fonts
Information about Fonts Working with Fonts EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only) EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes. Normally, bar code creation is a laborious process requiring you to specify various command codes, such as Start bar, Stop bar and OCR-B, in addition to the bar code characters themselves.
Page 287 Code39 EPSON Code39 EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 Code128 EPSON Code128 Interleaved EPSON ITF 2 of 5 (ITF) EPSON ITF EPSON ITF CD Num EPSON ITF Codabar EPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CD Num EPSON Codabar...
Page 288 Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or Hard disk: Note: EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with Epson printer drivers. Installing EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow the steps below to install EPSON BarCode Fonts. The procedure described here is for installation in Windows 98; the procedure for other Windows operating systems is nearly the same.
Page 289 ❏ If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon, right-click the CD-ROM icon, and click OPEN in the menu that appears. Then double-click Epsetup.exe. 3. Click User Installation. 4. Click Custom Install. Information about Fonts...
Page 290 5. Click EPSON BarCode Font. 6. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 7. When installation is complete, click OK. EPSON BarCode Fonts are now installed on your computer. Information about Fonts...
Page 291 Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow the steps below to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application featured in these instructions is Microsoft WordPad. The actual procedure may differ slightly when printing from other applications. 1. Open a document in your application and enter the characters you want to convert into a bar code.
Page 292 3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, set the font size, then click OK. Note: In Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, you cannot use font sizes larger than 96 points when printing bar codes. 4. The characters you selected appear as bar code characters similar to those shown below.
Page 293 5. Select Print from the File menu, select your EPSON printer, then click Properties. Make the following printer driver settings. Your printer is a Black-and-White printer. See the Black-and-White Printer Driver section in the table below. Information about Fonts...
Page 294 Color Print Quality Toner Save Zoom Options Graphic mode (in Extended Settings dialog box accessed through the Optional Settings tab) Printing Mode (in Extended Settings dialog box accessed through the Optional Settings tab) These settings are available when the Automatic check box is selected on the Basic Settings tab.
Page 295 ❏ Because special characters such as Start bar and Stop bar are added when an EPSON BarCode Font is selected, the resulting bar code may have more characters than were originally input.
Page 296: Barcode Font Specifications
❏ For best results, use only the font sizes recommended in "BarCode Font specifications" on page 296 for the EPSON BarCode Font you are using. Bar codes in other sizes may not be readable with all bar code readers. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not be readable with all bar code readers.
Page 297 ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B Print sample EPSON EAN-8 EPSON EAN-13 ❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code. ❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12 characters can be input. Character type Number of characters Font size...
Page 298 ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B Print sample EPSON EAN-13 EPSON UPC-A ❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). ❏ Only regular UPC codes are supported. Supplementary codes are not supported.
Page 299 ❏ Center bar ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B Print sample EPSON UPC-A EPSON UPC-E ❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). Character type Number of characters...
Page 300 ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B ❏ The numeral “0” Print sample EPSON UPC-E EPSON Code39 ❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code39 standard.
Page 301 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/Server 2003). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 CD Num Information about Fonts...
Page 302 EPSON Code128 ❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is changed in the middle of the line, a conversion code is automatically inserted. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code128 standard.
Page 303 ❏ Change code set character Print sample EPSON Code128 EPSON ITF ❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American). ❏ Four EPSON ITF fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B.
Page 304 Recommended sizes are 26 pt, 52 pt, 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/Server 2003). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON ITF CD EPSON ITF CD Num...
Page 305 EPSON Codabar ❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Codabar standard.
Page 306 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/Server 2003). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON Codabar CD EPSON Codabar CD Num...
Page 307 EPSON EAN128 ❏ EAN128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is changed in the middle of the line, a conversion code is automatically inserted. ❏ The following 4 kinds of the properties are supported as the Application Identifier (AI).
Page 308 It inserts for discernment from Code128 and for a pause of the variable length application identifier. ❏ Check digit ❏ Change code set character Print sample EPSON EAN128 Information about Fonts It changes with the Application Identifier (AI). 01: 4 characters "(01)" and 13 numbers 17: 4 characters "(17)"...
Page 309: Available Fonts
Available fonts The following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your application software’s font list if you are using the driver provided with the printer. If you are using a different driver, all of these fonts may not be available.
Page 310 Albertus Ryadh Malka Dorit Naamit Arial Times New Helvetica Helvetica Narrow Palatino ITC Avant Garde ITC Bookman New Century Schoolbook Times ITC Zapf Chancery Italic Symbol SymbolPS Wingdings Letter Gothic Naskh Information about Fonts Medium, Extra Bold Medium, Bold Medium, Bold, Italic Medium, Bold Medium, Bold Medium, Bold, Italic,...
Page 311 Koufi CourierPS Line Printer OCR A OCR B Code39 EAN/UPC When selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP Equivalent column. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A, OCR B, Code39, and EAN/UPC fonts may not be readable.
Page 312: I239X Mode
Font Name Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif Arial Letter Gothic Times New Roman EPSON Script OCR A OCR B * Available only in ESC/P2 mode. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A and OCR B fonts may not be readable.
Page 313: Pcl6 Mode
Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, the OCR B font may not be readable. Print a sample and make sure the font can be read before printing large quantities. PS 3 mode Seventeen scalable fonts.
Page 314 CG Times Bold CG Times Italic CG Times Bold Italic CG Omega CG Omega Bold CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bold Italic Coronet Clarendon Condensed Univers Medium Univers Bold Univers Medium Italic Univers Bold Italic Univers Medium Condensed Univers Bold Condensed Univers Medium Condensed Italic Univers Bold Condensed Italic Antique Olive...
Page 315 Arial Arial Bold Arial Italic Arial Bold Italic Times New Roman Times New Roman Bold Times New Roman Italic Times New Roman Bold Italic Helvetica Helvetica Bold Helvetica Oblique Helvetica Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Helvetica Narrow Bold Helvetica Narrow Oblique Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique Palatino Roman Palatino Bold...
Page 316: Printing Font Samples
ITC Bookman Demi Italic New Century Schoolbook Roman New Century Schoolbook Bold New Century Schoolbook Italic New Century Schoolbook Bold Italic Times Roman Times Bold Times Italic Times Bold Italic ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic Symbol Wingdings ITC Zapf Dingbats SymbolPS Bitmap Font Font Name...
Page 317: Adding More Fonts
3. Press the d Down button to select the font sample for the appropriate mode. 4. Press the sheet. Adding more fonts You can add a wide variety of fonts to your computer. Most font packages include an installer for this purpose. See your computer documentation for instructions on installing fonts.
Page 318: Epson Font Manager (Windows Only)
EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) EPSON Font Manager provides you with 131 software fonts. System requirements To use EPSON Font Manager, your computer system should meet the following requirements: Computer: Operating system: Hard disk: Installing EPSON Font Manager Follow the steps below to install EPSON Font Manager.
Page 319 ❏ If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon, right-click the CD-ROM icon, click OPEN in the menu that appears, then double-click Epsetup.exe. 3. Click User Installation. 4. Click Custom Install. Information about Fonts...
Page 320: Symbol Sets
5. Click EPSON Font Manager. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. When installation is complete, click Finish. EPSON Font Manager is now installed on your computer. Symbol Sets Introduction to symbol sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language.
Page 321: In The Lj4 Emulation Mode
Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer’s settings. However, if you are writing your own printer control programs, or if you are using older software that cannot control fonts, refer to the following sections for symbol set details.
Page 322 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Dorit Malka Naamit Naskh Koufi Ryadh Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Line Printer Information about Fonts PcBlt775 (26U) WiBALT (19L) PsText (10J) McText (12J)
Page 323 Line Printer Courier Letter Gothic Dorit Naamit Malka Koufi Naasskh Ryadh Symbol Wingdings Zapf Digbats OCR A OCR B Code3-9 EAN/UPC The 19 typefaces refer to those listed below: Roman Extension (0E) Hebrew7 (0H) Hebrew8 (8H) Arabic8 (8V) PC-864, Arabic (10V) Symbol (19M) Wingdings (579L) ZapfDigbats (14L)
Page 324 CG Omega Coronet Clarendon Condensed Univers Condensed Antique Olive Garamond Marigold Albertus Arial Times New Helvetica Helvetica NarrowPalatino ITC Avant Garde Gothic ITC Bookman New Century Schoolbook Times ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic CourierPS Information about Fonts...
Page 325: In The Esc/P 2 Or Fx Modes
PcTurk2 available PcIcelandic available BpBRASCII available BpAbicomp available Roman-8 available PcEur858 available ISO Latin1 available Courier EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif EPSON Prestige EPSON Script available available available available available available available available available available available available available available...
Page 326 8859-15ISO available PcSl437* available PcTurk1* available 8859-9 ISO* available Mazowia* available CodeMJK* available PcGk437* available PcGk851* available PcGk869* available 8859-7 ISO* available PcCy855* available PcCy866* available Bulgarian* available PcUkr866* available Hebrew7* available Hebrew8* available PcHe862* available Information about Fonts available available available available...
Page 327: International Character Sets
PcAr864* available PcLit771* available PcLit774* available Estonia* available ISO Latin 2* available PcLat866* available PcAr864Ara* available PcAr720* available * Available only in ESC/P2 mode. Times New is a type face compatible with RomanT. Letter Gothic is a type face compatible with OratorS. Arial is a type face compatible with SansH.
Page 328: In The I239X Emulation Mode
The available symbol sets in the I239X mode are PcUSA, PcMultilingual, PcEur858, PcPortuguese, PcCanFrench, PcNordic. See "In the ESC/P 2 or FX Modes" on page 325. The available fonts are EPSON Sans Serif, Courier, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script.
Page 329 ISO 60: Danish/Norw egian ISO 15: Italian ISO 8859/1 Latin 1 ISO 11: Swedish ISO 6: ASCII ISO 4: United Kingdom ISO 69: French ISO 29: German Legal ISO 8859/2 Latin 2 ISO 17: Spanish Roman-9 Ps Math ISO 8859/9 Latin 5 Windows 3.1 Latin 5...
Page 330 Windows 3.1 Latin 2 Pc1004 ISO 8859/15 Latin 9 PC-8 Turkish Windows 3.0 Latin 1 PS Text PC-8, Code Page 437 PC-8, D/N, Danish/Norw egian MC Text PC-850, Multilingual PcEur858 Pi Font PC852, Latin 2 Unicode 3.0 Windows Baltic Windows 3.1 Latin/Arabic PC-755 Wingdings...
Page 331: Index
Canceling printing, 193, 265 from printer driver (Windows), 104 Characters available with the ESC (^ command, 328 Consumables replacement messages, 212 replacing the fuser unit, 217 Contacting EPSON, 273 Contacting Epson, 273 Control panel overview, 28 settings, 149 Control panel menus...
Page 332 Getting printer simple status (Windows), 92 Getting printer status details (Windows), 93 Installing EPSON Status Monitor (Windows), 86 Job Information (Windows), 96 Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor (Windows), 86 Notice Settings (Windows), 99 Order Online, 100 Tray Icon Settings, 102...
Page 333 317 available fonts, 309 downloading fonts, 317 EPSON BarCode Fonts (about), 286 EPSON BarCode Fonts (how to install), 288 EPSON BarCode Fonts (how to print), 291 EPSON BarCode Fonts (specifications), 296 EPSON BarCode Fonts (system requirements), 288 EPSON Font Manager (about), 318...
Page 334 Help Epson, 273 I239X emulation mode, 328 I239X menu, 178 I239X mode, 312 Imaging cartridges handling precautions, 213 replacing, 214 specifications, 285 Information menu, 151 Installing 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit, 195 Duplex Unit, 198 memory modules, 202 Installing options...
Page 335 Maintenance consumables, 217 Memory module specifications, 284 Memory modules installing, 202 removing, 207 MP tray available paper, 38 Network menu, 168 Options 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit, 195 Duplex Unit, 198 memory modules, 202 specifications (duplex unit), 284 specifications (fuser unit), 285 specifications (imaging cartridges), 285 specifications (memory module), 284 Output tray...
Page 336 Paper jams All paper cassettes and Cover A, 242 Cover A, 232 Cover A or B, 235 Cover DM, 240 how to clear, 231 Paper sources 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit, 39 MP tray, 38 selecting a paper source (automatically), 40 selecting a paper source (manually), 40 Standard lower paper cassette, 39 Parallel, 282...
Page 337 Using a watermark (Windows), 73 Printing menu, 155 Print layout Modifying the print layout (Windows), 71 Print quality settings Making the print quality settings (Windows), 59 Problems, solving contacting Epson, 273 PS3 menu, 171 PS 3 mode, 313 Removing Index...
Page 338 550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit, 198 Duplex Unit, 201 interface cards, 211 memory modules, 207 Reset menu, 163 Resizing page Resizing pages by a specified percentage (Windows), 69 To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper (Windows), 68 Saving customized settings Saving your settings (Windows), 64 Service, 273 Setup menu, 158...
Page 339 memory problems, 254 operational problems, 245 options, 256 paper handling problems, 255 PCL6 mode, 272 PostScript 3 mode, 265 print quality problems, 249 Status and Error Messages, 265 USB problems, 257 Unavailable paper, 276 USB, 282 USB menu, 166 Watermark (Windows) how to make, 74 how to use, 73 Index...

Epson EPL-N2550 Series User Manual

Copyright and Trademarks

Safety Instructions

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 2 Printer Features and Various Printing Options

Chapter 3 Paper Handling

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software with Windows

Chapter 5 Using the Postscript Printer Driver

Chapter 6 Using the PCL6 Printer Driver

Chapter 7 Using the Control Panel

Chapter 8 Installing Options

Chapter 9 Replacing Consumable Products

Chapter 10 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Where to Get Help

Appendix B Technical Specifications

Appendix C Information about Fonts

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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