Epson c900 индикация ошибок

Setup Sheet

Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.

Reference Guide (this manual)

Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

Color Laser Printer

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Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan

Contents

Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Power On/Off Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 1 Product Information

Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Consumable products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Pre-defined color settings in printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Duplex printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Available Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 EPSON special media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 General paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Paper that should not be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Paper Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 MP tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting a paper source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 MP tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Optional Lower Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Printing on Special Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 EPSON Color Laser Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 EPSON Color Laser Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Thick paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Loading a custom paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software with Windows

About the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Accessing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Making Changes to Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Making the print quality setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Resizing printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Modifying the print layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Using a watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Printing with the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Making Extended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Monitoring Your Printer by Using EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . .60 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Getting printer status details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Setting Monitored Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Setting for the USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh

About the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Accessing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Making Changes to Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Making the print quality setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Resizing printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Modifying the print layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Using a watermark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Printing with the Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Making Extended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Monitoring Your Printer by using EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . 94 Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Getting printer status details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Setting for the USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Chapter 5 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network

For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Setting up your printer as a shared printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Using an additional driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Note for Windows XP Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Setting for the clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 125

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 About the shared printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Setting up your printer as a shared printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Accessing the shared printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Chapter 6 Installing Options

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Chapter 7 Replacing Consumable Products

Precautions During Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Replacement Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Developer Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

When the toner is low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

When the toner is end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Photoconductor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Waste Toner Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Chapter 8 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Cleaning the pickup roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Cleaning the print head filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Transporting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Ready and Error Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Printing a Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Precautions for clearing jammed paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Jam Cover AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Jam MP tray or cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Jam Cover DM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Operational Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 The Ready light does not turn on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 The Ready light is on but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

Printout Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Printout is garbled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 The printout position is not correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Graphics do not print correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 The surface is rough (duplex printing, coated paper) . . . . .203

Color Printing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Cannot print in color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

The color differs when printed from different printers . . . . 203 The color looks different from the computer screen . . . . . . 205 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 The background is dark or dirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Black or white bands appear in the printout. . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 White dots appear in the printout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Print quality is uneven on the page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Print quality is uneven (thick or coated paper). . . . . . . . . . . 208 Half-tone images print unevenly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Toner smudges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Areas are missing in the printed image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Completely blank pages are output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 The printed image is light or faint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 The non-printed side of the page is dirty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Paper Handling Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Available Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Available paper types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Standards and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Options and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Developer cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Photoconductor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Transfer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Waste toner collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Appendix B Working with Fonts

EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Installing EPSON BarCode Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 BarCode Font specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 LJ4/GL2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 ESC/P 2 and FX modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 I239X mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254 Printing font samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254

Adding More Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Selecting Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 Downloading Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 Installing EPSON Font Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 For users in Latin America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 For users in Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 For users in Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 For users in Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 For users in Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 For users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264 For users in Malaysia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 For users in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 For users in the Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268

Glossary

Index

Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

c 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 these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:

Because the printer weighs approximately 30 kg (66.1 lb), one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below.

Unless specifically instructed in this guide, be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.

Unless specifically instructed in this guide, do not insert your hand into the fuser unit, as it may be very hot.

Do not insert your hand into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury.

Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.

Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.

When handling developer cartridges or photoconductor units, always place them on a clean, smooth surface.

Do not attempt to modify developer cartridges or take them apart. They cannot be refilled.

Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes.

Do not dispose of used developer cartridges, waste toner collectors or photoconductor units in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

Wait at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.

When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to light for more than 5 minutes. The unit contains a green-colored light-sensitive drum. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.

Be sure not to scratch the surface of the photoconductor unit’s drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smooth surface.

Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.

To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.

Be sure to keep all consumable components out of the reach of children.

Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.

Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.

Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.

Important Safety Instructions

Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer.

If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that requires repair by a qualified service representative.

ENERGY STAR® Compliance

As an International ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the International ENERGY STAR® Program guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

Power On/Off Cautions

Do not turn off the printer:

For at least 180 seconds after turning on the printer. Wait until the Ready (green) light comes on and is not flashing.

While the Ready light is flashing

While printing

Chapter 1

Product Information

Printer Parts

face-down tray

Cover AB

front cover

Indicator lights

For information about the flashing, on, and off conditions for indicator lights, see “Ready and Error Lights” on page 179.

Options and Consumable Products

Options

You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options.

The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C813911) holds one paper cassette. It increases paper-feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper.

The Duplex Unit (C12C813921) provides for automatic printing on both sides of the paper.

An optional memory module expands your printer’s memory, allowing you to print complex and graphics-intensive documents.

The interface card (C12C82391 ) provides your printer with Ethernet connections.

Note:

The asterisk ( ) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.

Firmware versions of the interface card (C12C82391 ) before 2.1 are not supported. Update the firmware version to 2.1 or later.

Consumable products

The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the printer. The printer lets you know when replacements are needed.

The EPSON special media listed below provide you with best-quality printouts.

cCaution:

Do not use other EPSON media such as EPSON special media for ink jet printers, as they can cause paper jams and damage the printer.

Do not use the media listed above in any other printers, except when specified in the documentation.

About Your Printer

The printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features are described below.

Pre-defined color settings in printer driver

The printer driver offers many pre-defined settings for color printing, allowing you to optimize print quality for various types of color documents.

For Windows, see “Using the predefined settings” on page 44. For Macintosh, see “Using the predefined settings” on page 77.

Duplex printing

EPSON provides optional Duplex Unit, allowing you to easily print on both sides of the page. You can produce professional quality double-sided documents. Use this feature with any print job to cut costs and save resources.

Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech)

Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original EPSON printer technology that improves the appearance of printed lines, text, and graphics. RITech is also applied to color printing.

Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Available Paper

This section explains what kind of paper you can use with your printer. Avoid using paper not mentioned in this section.

Note:

The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.

EPSON special media

EPSON provides special media that are created especially for this printer.

EPSON Color Laser Paper

This media is designed specifically for this printer. You can load this media from the MP tray and the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit.

S041215 (A4)

S041218 (Letter)

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies

This media is designed specifically for this printer. You can load this media only from the MP tray.

S041175 (A4)

S041174 (Letter)

cCaution:

Do not use other EPSON media such as EPSON special media for ink jet printers, as they can cause paper jams and damage the printer.

Do not use the media listed above in any other printers, except when specified in the documentation.

EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper

EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper is designed specifically for this printer. This media is thicker than EPSON Color Laser Paper and produces glossier and higher quality printing. To print on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, choose Coated or Coated (Back) as the Paper Type setting. This setting is optimized for printing on coated paper, but paper can only be fed from the MP tray.

S041383 (A4)

Note:

Duplex printing using the optional Duplex Unit is not possible. To print on both sides, load the paper manually from the MP tray.

General paper

You can use the following paper in addition to the EPSON special media introduced in the previous section.

*Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, or cause paper jams and other problems.

**Gaps between labels may cause the labels to peel off inside the printer and damage the printer.

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.

You may use paper with preprinted letterheads, provided that the paper and ink are both compatible with laser printers.

Paper that should not be used

You cannot use the following paper in this printer. It may cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality.

Media meant for other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers

Previously printed paper by any other 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 180°C)

Labels that peel easily or labels that do not cover the backing sheet completely

Coated paper or special surface-colored paper other than EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper

Paper that has binder holes or is perforated

Paper that has glue, staples, paper clips, or tape on it

Paper that attracts static electricity

Moist or damp paper

Paper of uneven thickness

Overly thick or thin paper

Paper that is too smooth or too rough

Paper that is different on the front and back

Paper that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn

Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners

Paper Sources

This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use.

MP tray

* All sizes should be loaded short edge first.

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Selecting a paper source

You can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to select the paper source automatically.

Manual selection

You can use the printer driver to select a paper source manually.

For Windows, access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper Source list. Then click OK.

For Macintosh, access the printer driver, open the Basic Settings dialog box, and select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper Source list. Then click OK.

Auto selection

If you want the printer to select the paper source containing the appropriate size of paper automatically, select Auto Selection in the printer driver.

The printer will search for a paper source containing the specified paper size in the following order.

Standard configuration:

MP tray

Note:

If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your application, these settings may override the printer driver settings.

With optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit installed:

MP tray

Lower cassette

Note:

If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your application, these settings may override the printer driver settings. 2

If you select an envelope for the Paper Size setting, it can be fed only

Output Tray

The face-down tray is located on the top of the printer. Your printouts will be stacked facing down.

Raise the paper support to prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer.

You can use the face-down tray with the following types of paper.

Loading Paper

This section describes how to load paper into the MP tray, and the optional lower cassette. If you use special media such as EPSON Color Laser Transparencies or envelopes, see also “Printing on Special Media” on page 34.

MP tray

The MP tray is the most flexible paper source, accommodating various paper sizes and media types. It is also the paper source for feeding paper manually. See “MP tray” on page 27 for details.

Follow these steps to load paper into the MP tray.

1. Remove the MP tray cover and open the MP tray flap.

2.Pinch the paper guide and tab on the right, then slide the paper guide to the widest position.

3.Load a stack of the desired media on the center of the tray with the printable surface facing up. Then slide the right paper guide against the right side of the stack to obtain a snug fit. The left paper guide also slides toward the center.

4. Close the MP tray flap and set the MP tray cover.

5.Make sure the MP Tray Size setting in Printer Setting on the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu matches the media loaded.

Note:

To print on the back side of previously printed paper, use the MP tray. The optional Duplex Unit cannot be used for this purpose.

Be sure that you do not add paper while printing.

Optional Lower Cassette

Note:

To use the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, select it in the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu after installing it on the printer.

Follow these steps to load paper into the optional lower cassette.

1. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops.

2.Press down on the metal plate in the cassette until it clicks into place.

3.Fan a stack of paper, and then tap the edge of the stack against a hard surface until all sheets are even.

Note:

If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.

4.Insert the stack into the cassette, as shown below. Make sure that all the paper is under the metal retaining clip with the printable surface up.

Note:

Loading the cassette with too much paper may cause paper jams.

5. Push the cassette in all the way.

Printing on Special Media

You can print on special paper stock such as EPSON Color Laser Paper, EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, thick paper, envelopes, and labels.

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

EPSON Color Laser Paper

You can use EPSON Color Laser Paper for the following paper sources.

EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper

Printing on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper produces glossier and higher quality printouts. You can use EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper for the following paper sources.

For optimal printing on this media, choose Coated or Coated (Back) as the Paper Type setting.

Note:

When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select

Coated (Back).

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies

EPSON recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies for presentations or other applications.

Note:

Duplex printing is not enabled with transparencies.

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using EPSON Color Laser Transparencies.

Please note the following tips for handling this media.

Hold sheets by their edges, as oil from your fingers may transfer to the surface and damage their printable surfaces. The EPSON logo appears on the printable side.

When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short edge first and with the printable surface facing up.

cCaution:

Sheets that have just been printed on may be hot.

Envelopes

The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality.

cCaution:

Do not use window envelopes unless they are specifically designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the fuser.

Note:

Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of envelopes.

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using envelopes.

* When using a paper size listed above, Paper Type Settings is set automatically.

Please note the following tips for handling this media.

Load envelopes with the flap closed and facing forward as shown below.

Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.

Note:

Load the envelopes with the printing surface up.

cCaution:

Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements:

Labels

You can load more than one sheet 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.

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using labels.

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.

Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, do not use those labels in your printer.

Thick paper

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using thick paper.

Loading a custom paper size

You can load non-standard size paper into the MP tray as long as it meets the following size and weight requirements:

For Windows, access the printer driver, then select User Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic

Settings menu. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to match your custom paper. Then, click OK and your custom paper size will be saved.

For Macintosh, access the printer driver, click Custom Size in the Paper Setting dialog box. Then, click New, and adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Margin settings to match your custom paper. Then, enter the setting’s name, and click OK to save your custom paper size.

Chapter 3

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. The printer driver also includes the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility, which is accessed through the Utility menu. The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status of your printer. See “Monitoring Your Printer by Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 60 for more information.

Note:

To ensure proper operation, a computer name must be entered in your computer’s settings. Make sure there are no invalid characters in the name. If your printer is shared or on a network, make sure the name is unique to your computer. For information on setting the computer name, see the documentation for your operating system.

Accessing the Printer Driver

You can access the printer driver directly from any application programs, from your Windows operating system.

The printer settings made from many Windows applications override the settings 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.

Note:

The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.

To access the printer driver from your application, click the Print or Page Setup command from the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons.

To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C1900 Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95), Printing Preferences (in

Windows XP/2000) or Document Defaults (in Windows NT 4.0).

Making Changes to Printer Settings

Making the print quality setting

You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings.

Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting

You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or detail. There are two levels of print output, 300 dpi and 600 dpi. 600 dpi provides high quality, precise printing, but requires more memory and slows the printing speed.

When the Automatic button is selected in the Basic Settings menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the color setting you select. Color and resolution are the only settings you have to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most applications.

Note:

Online help provides more information on printer driver settings.

1.Click the Basic Settings tab.

2.Click the Automatic button. Then choose desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi) with the slider bar.

3. Click OK to accept the setting.

Note:

If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed.

Using the predefined settings

The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera.

Follow these steps to use the predefined settings.

1.Select the Advanced button on the Basic Settings menu. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of the

Automatic button.

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Note:

This screen is a Windows Me, 98 and 95 screen.

2.Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print.

When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list on the left of the Basic Settings menu.

This printer driver provides the following predefined settings:

Automatic (Standard)

Suitable for regular printing, especially photos.

Text/Graph

Suitable for printing documents that include text and graphs, such as presentation documents.

Graphic/CAD

Suitable for printing graphics and charts.

Photo

Suitable for printing photos.

PhotoEnhance4

Suitable for printing video captures, images taken with a digital camera, or scanned images. EPSON PhotoEnhance4 automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. This setting does not affect your original image data.

ICM (Except for Windows NT 4.0)

ICM stands for Image Color Matching. This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.

sRGB

When using equipment which supports sRGB, the printer performs Image Color Matching with these pieces of equipment before printing. To confirm that your equipment supports sRGB, contact your equipment dealer.

Automatic (High Quality)

Suitable for printing high-quality printing documents.

Advanced Text/Graph

Suitable for printing high-quality presentation documents that include text and graphs.

Advanced Graphic/CAD

Suitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos.

Advanced Photo

Suitable for printing high-quality scanned photos and digitally-captured images.

Customizing print settings

If you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually.

Follow these steps to customize your print settings.

1.Click the Advanced button in the Basic Settings menu, then click More Settings. The following dialog box appears.

Note:

This screen is a Windows Me, 98, and 95 screen.

2.Choose Color or Black as the Color setting.

3.Choose desired printing resolution from 300 dpi or 600 dpi with the Resolution slider bar, then make other settings. For details on each settings, see online help.

4.Click OK to apply your settings and return to the Basic Settings menu. Click Cancel to return to the Basic Settings menu without applying your settings.

Saving your settings

To save your custom settings, click the Advanced button and click Save Settings on the Basic Settings menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears.

Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click Save. Your settings will appear in the list to the right of the Automatic button in the Basic Settings menu.

Note:

You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings.

To delete a custom setting, click the Advanced button and click Save Settings in the Basic Settings menu, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and then click Delete.

You cannot delete predefined settings.

If you change any setting in the More Settings dialog box when one of your custom settings is selected in the Advanced Settings list on the Basic Settings menu, the setting selected in the list changes to Custom Settings. The custom setting that was previously selected is not affected by this change. To return to your custom setting, simply reselect it from the current settings list.

Resizing printouts

You can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing.

To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper

1.Click the Layout menu.

2.Select the Zoom Options check box.

3.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.

4.Click the Upper Left button (to print reduced page image at upper left corner of the paper) or the Center button (to print reduced page image with centering) for Location setting.

5.Click OK to accept the settings.

To resize pages by a specified percentage:

1.Click the Layout menu.

2.Select the Zoom Options check box.

3.Select the Zoom To check box.

4.Specify the magnification percentage in the box, then click OK. The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments.