Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User's Guide

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About LicenseRSA BSAFERSA BSAFE software, produced by RSA Security Inc., has been installed on this printer.DESThis product includes software develope

Printing a Printer Settings PageTo verify detailed printer settings, print a printer settings page. A printed printer settings page alsoallows you to

❏ If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened and the first system setting in the menu appears.❏ If the selection is a menu item, the default menu

4. Click Next.5. Select the Print Server check box, and then click Next.6. Click Install.For Windows Server 2008 R2:1. Click Start — Administrative To

❏ If no WSD printer is displayed in the list, enter the printer’s IP address manually to create a WSDprinter. To enter the printer’s IP address manual

Chapter 6Using the Operator Panel MenusUnderstanding the Printer MenusWhen your printer is connected to a network and available to a number of users,

PS Fonts ListPurpose:To print a sample of the available PS fonts.Job HistoryPurpose:To print a detailed list of the print jobs that have been processe

Admin MenuUse the Admin Menu menu to configure a variety of printer features.PCL SettingsUse the PCL Settings menu to change printer settings that onl

US Folio-8.5x13Legal - 8.5x14ExecutiveMonarch Env.DL Env - 110x220C5 Env - 162x229#10Env - 4.1x9.5New Custom Size Portrait (Y)297 mm* Specifies the le

New Custom Size Portrait (Y)11.7 inch* Specifies the length of thecustom size paper.5.0-14.0 inchesLandscape (X)8.3 inch* Specifies the width of thecu

Values:Courier* Helvetica ITC A G Go DmCourier It Helvetica Ob ITC A G Go DmObCourier Bd Helvetica Bd ZapfC MdItCourier BdIt Helvetica BdOb ZapfDingba

Using This GuideConventions1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.2. The following terms are used t

Times BdIt ITC A G Go BkOb GaramondKrsvHlbSymbol SetPurpose:To specify a symbol set for a specified font.Values:ROMAN-8* WIN L1 ISO-6ISO L1 WIN L2 ISO

Font PitchPurpose:To specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts, within the range of 6.00 to 24.00. The defaultis 10.00.Font pitch refers t

Values:On*Enables the Image Enhance feature.OffDisables the Image Enhance feature.Hex DumpPurpose:To help isolate the source of a print job problem. W

Add-CRThe CR command is added.CR=CR, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FFCR-XXThe CR and LF commands are added.CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FFOutput ColorPurpose:To specif

Values:Off*Does not set the runtime of a PostScript job.On 1 min.Sets the runtime of a PostScript job.1-900 min.Paper Select ModePurpose:To set the wa

Values:Auto*Detects the Ethernet settings automatically.10BASE-T HalfUses 10BASE-T Half-duplex.10BASE- T FullUses 10BASE-T Full-duplex.100BASE- TX Hal

IPv4 Get IP Address DHCP /Autonet*Sets the IP address automatically. A random value in the range of169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 that is not currentl

Port9100 DisableDisables the Port9100 port.Enable*Enables the Port9100 port.IPP DisableDisables IPP port.Enable*Enables IPP port.SMB (TCP/IP) Disable*

No. n / Mask (n is 1–5.)Sets the address mask for Filter n.No. n / Mode (n is 1–5.)Off*Disables the IP Filter feature for Filter n.AcceptAccepts an ac

TBCPSets the PostScript communications protocol to TBCP.BinarySets the PostScript communications protocol to Binary.USB SettingsUse the USB Settings m

2 Sided Print (Duplex Print)2 Sided Print is to print two or more pages on thefront and back side of a single sheet of paper.This feature allows you t

Note:Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.Power Saver TimePurpose:To specify the time for transition to power saver

4minFault Time-outPurpose:To specify the amount of time the printer waits before canceling a job that stops abnormally. The printjob is cancelled if t

Date Format yy/mm/ddSets the date format.mm/dd/yydd/mm/yy*Time Format 12HSets the time in 12-hour format.24H*Sets the time in 24-hour format.*1The def

AutoClear Alert Off*Does not emit a tone 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear.OnEmits a tone 5 seconds before the printer performs auto cl

Values:Off*Does not automatically print a job history report.OnAutomatically prints a job history report.The Job History report can also be printed us

Banner SheetNote:Banner Sheet feature is available only when the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit is installed on theprinter.Purpose:To specify

Substitute TrayPurpose:Specifies whether to use paper of a different size when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray doesnot match the paper

Values:Disable*Does not print on both sides of letterhead.EnablePrints on both sides of letterhead.Low Toner MsgPurpose:To specify whether to show the

Adjust BTRPurpose:To specify the transfer roller voltage adjustment for each paper type.The default settings may not give the best output on all paper

The default settings may not give the best output on all paper types. When the printed paper hascurled, try to lower the temperature. When the toner d

Chapter 1SpecificationsSpecificationsItems DescriptionType ConsolePrinting method Laser XerographyImportant:Laser + electrophotographic systemFusing s

Adjust ColorRegiPurpose:To manually perform color registration adjustment.Manual Color Registration Adjustments are required when the printer is initi

Toner RefreshPurpose:To clean the toner in each toner cartridge.Values:Yellow CrtrdgCleans the toner in the yellow toner cartridge.Magenta CrtrdgClean

Purpose:To clear all files stored as Secure Print, Sample Print, and Stored Print in the RAM disk.Values:All ClearDeletes all files stored as Secure P

Values:0m*Sets the altitude of the location where the printer is installed.1000m2000m3000mSecure SettingsUse the Secure Settings menu to set a passwor

Values:Off*Does not allow an administrator to log in after one error entry attempt.On 5 times*Sets the number of error entry attempts allowed when an

Values:Paper Sizemm seriesA4 - 210x297*A5 - 148x210B5 - 182x257Letter - 8.5x11US Folio-8.5x13Legal - 8.5x14ExecutiveMonarch Env.Monarch Env. LDL Env-

inch seriesLetter - 8.5x11*US Folio-8.5x13Legal - 8.5x14A4 - 210x297A5 - 148x210B5 - 182x257ExecutiveMonarch Env.Monarch Env. LDL Env- 110x220DL Env.

Paper Type Plain*Light CardHeavy CardEnvelopeLabelsLetterheadLW Gloss CardHW Gloss CardHole PunchedColoredSpecialDisplay Screen OffDoes not display a

Values:Paper Sizemm seriesA4 - 210x297*1A5 - 148x210B5 - 182x257Letter - 8.5x11US Folio - 8.5x13Legal - 8.5x14Executiveinch seriesLetter - 8.5x11*1US

Panel Lock FunctionThis feature prevents unauthorized users from changing settings made by the administrator.However, you can select settings for indi

Items DescriptionPaper Type Plain Paper, Card Stock (Thin/Thick), Envelope, Labels (Normal/Thick),Letterhead, Glossy Paper (Normal/Thick), Pre-Punched

3. Enter the password, and then press the button.4. Select Secure Settings, and then press the button.5. Select Panel Lock, and then press the but

2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button.3. Select Maintenance Mode, and then press the button.4. Select Initialize NVM, and then press the

Chapter 7TroubleshootingClearing JamsCareful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid most jams.See Also:❏ “About Pr

❏ Push the tray in firmly after loading.❏ Ensure that all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached.❏ Overtightening the guides may ca

1Fuser Unit2 Optional Duplex Unit3 Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit4 Standard 250-Sheet Tray5 Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)6Front CoverClearing Pape

2. Remove the standard 250-sheet tray from the printer, and then pull out the jammed paperremaining inside the printer. If you cannot remove the jamme

4. Open the belt unit until it stops and remove the jammed paper. Confirm that there are no scraps ofpaper remaining inside the printer.5. Close the b

6. Close the front cover.7. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.Important:Do not use excessive force on the t

1. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, lift thefront slightly, and remove it from the printe

4. Push the side button to open the front cover.5. Open the belt unit until it stops and remove the jammed paper. Confirm that there are no scraps ofp

Items DescriptionSupported OS Standard: PCL6 and PostScript driversMicrosoft® Windows® XP,Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003,Microsoft® Windows Server® 2

6. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit until it clicks.7. Close the front cover.8. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printe

Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser UnitImportant:❏ Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, d

4. Lift the levers at both ends of the fuser unit, and remove the jammed paper. If you are still unable toremove the paper, go to the next step.cCauti

7. Confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the beltunit.8. Close the front cover.Clearing Paper Jams Fr

2. Open the cover of the optional duplex unit.3. Remove the jammed paper from the optional duplex unit.4. Close the cover of the optional duplex unit.

Note:Paper in the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit feeds to the printer from the front of the standard250-sheet tray, therefore paper jammed in

4. Push the side button to open the front cover.5. Open the belt unit until it stops and remove the jammed paper. Confirm that there are no scraps ofp

6. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit until it clicks.7. Close the front cover.Note:If the paper jam message is not cleared after yo

Jam ProblemsStandard 250-Sheet Tray Misfeed JamProblem ActionPrint media misfeeds occur in thestandard 250-sheet tray.Ensure that the standard 250-she

SSF Misfeed JamProblem ActionPrint media misfeeds occur in the SSF. Ensure that the SSF is properly inserted.If the problem persists, verify that the

Items DescriptionWeight Main Unit: 18.4 kg (main unit only, including consumables)Usage Environment During Use: Temperature: 10 - 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10

Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Misfeed JamProblem ActionPrint media misfeeds occur in theoptional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.Ensure that th

Regi Jam (Exit Sensor On JAM)Problem ActionRegi jam (Exit Sensor On JAM) occurs. Ensure that the drum cartridge is installed correctly.If the problem

SSF Multi-feed JamProblem ActionPrint media multiple feeds occur in theSSF.Ensure that the media type you are using.If using coated paper, load coated

Display ProblemsProblem ActionAfter the printer is turned on, thedisplay on the LCD panel is blank, keepsshowing Please wait..., or the backlight is n

Problem ActionPrint media misfeeds or multiple feedsoccur in the standard 250-sheet tray orSSF.Ensure that the print media you are using meets the spe

Problem ActionCannot print from the standard250-sheet tray because the print mediain the tray is curled.Load the print media into the SSF.Print Qualit

Problem ActionThe output is too light. The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount oftoner in each toner cartridge.1. C

Toner Smears or Print Comes OffProblem ActionToner smears or print comes off. The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setti

Random Spots/Blurred ImagesProblem ActionThe printed result has random spots oris blurred.Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly.See

Problem ActionThe entire output is blank. The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount oftoner in each toner cartridge.1

Chapter 2Basic OperationMain ComponentsThis section provides an overview of your Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series.Front View1234561098711121314151Operator

Streaks Appear on the OutputProblem ActionStreaks appear on the output. The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount oft

Problem ActionPart or the entire output is black.Ensure Output Color is set to Color in the print driver. The following procedureuses the PCL 6 driver

Vertical BlanksProblem ActionThe printed result has vertical blanks. Ensure the light path is not covered.1. Remove the drum cartridge, and keep it in

MottleProblem ActionThe printed result has mottledappearance.Verify that the print media recommended for the printer is being used.If you use non-reco

Problem ActionThe printed result has ghosting. If the type of the ghosting is positive ghost:Replace the drum cartridge if you have a spare cartridge.

Problem ActionThe printed result has light-inducedfatigue pattern.Replace the drum cartridge if you have a spare cartridge.See Also:❏ “Replacing the D

Problem ActionBead-Carry-Out (BCO) is happening. Replace the drum cartridge if you have a spare cartridge.See Also:❏ “Replacing the Drum Cartridge” on

Problem ActionThe printed result has jaggedcharacters.Set Screen to Fineness in the print driver. The following procedure uses the PCL 6driver as an e

Problem ActionThe printed result has banding. Replace the drum cartridge if you have a spare cartridge.See Also:❏ “Replacing the Drum Cartridge” on pa

Problem ActionThe output is wrinkled.The output is stained.Verify that the correct print media is being used.If excessive wrinkles occur, use paper or

Rear View1265341 USB Port 2 Ethernet Port3 Power Switch 4 Power Connector5 Security Slot 6 Control Board CoverOperator PanelThe operator panel has a l

Damage on the Leading Edge of PaperProblem ActionThe output is damaged on its leadingedge.When using the SSF, reverse the paper and then try again.If

Problem ActionThe top and side margins are incorrect. Ensure that the margins are set correctly on the application being used.If the problem persists,

Protrudent/Bumpy PaperProblem ActionPrinted surface got protrudent/bumpy. Clean up the fuser unit.1. Load one sheet of paper on the SSF, and then prin

5. Select Auto Adjust, and then press the button.6. Ensure that Are You Sure? appears, and then press the button.Auto adjust is performed.Printing

When the value is 0 for each color, you do not need to adjust the color registration for the fast scan.When the value is not 0, enter the value using

Entering Values* Lattice patternUsing the operator panel, enter the values found in the color registration chart to make adjustments.1. Press the (M

9. Ensure that Enter (RY, RM, RC) appears.10. Press the or button to specify the values for RY, RM, and RC.Note:To move the cursor to the next valu

Problems With Installed Optional AccessoriesProblem ActionThe optional 250-sheet paper cassetteunit does not work correctly.Ensure that the optional 2

Important:When an error message is displayed, the print data remaining on the printer and the informationaccumulated in the memory of the printer are

Message What You Can DoErase Flash ErrRestart PrinterError 016-500Restart PrinterTurn off the printer, and turn it on again. Contact customer support

❏ Displays various settings, instructions, and error messages.2. (Back) button❏ Switches to the Print mode from the top menu of the Menu mode.❏ Return

Message What You Can DoCertificate FailContact Admin.Error 016-520Restart PrinterContact your system administrator.Certificate FailContact Admin.Error

Message What You Can DoFormat ErrorPress Ok ButtonError 016-737Press Ok ButtonTurn off the printer, and turn it on again. Contact customer support if

Message What You Can DoLimit ExceededPress Ok ButtonError 016-759Press Ok ButtonPrintable page limit is exceeded. Contact your system administrator.In

Message What You Can DoOver HeatPlease Wait...Error 042-700Please Wait...Wait for a while until the printer cools down.Jam at Tray 1Check Tray 1Open F

Message What You Can DoChk Manual FeedRemove PaperOpen and closeFront CoverPull the jammed paper out of the SSF. Open and close the front cover.Remove

Message What You Can DoWaste FullBlack CartridgeOpen the side cover. Remove the used black cartridge, and install a new car-tridge.InsertDrum Cartridg

Message What You Can DoM - CRUM ErrorRestart PrinterError 093-951Restart PrinterTurn off the printer. Confirm the magenta cartridge is correctly insta

Message What You Can DoRAM ErrorRestart PrinterError 116-320Restart PrinterRemove the unsupported additional memory module. Contact customer sup-port

Non-Genuine ModeWhen toner within a toner cartridge is end of its service life, the Replace XXXX Print Cartridge(XXXX: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, or Black

Chapter 8MaintenanceCleaning the PrinterThis section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and printclean print

ContentsPrefaceCopyright and Trademarks... 8About License...

Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer.* Security slotFor details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensingto

3. Push the side button to open the front cover.4. Open the belt unit.5. Turn the four drum cartridge lock levers 90-degrees counterclockwise.Epson Ac

6. Hold the drum cartridge levers, and then pull out the drum cartridge.Note:Keep the drum cartridge in a dark place. If the front cover remains open

9. Turn the four drum cartridge lock levers 90-degrees clockwise to lock the drum cartridge.10. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit u

12. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.Important:Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could dama

3. Push the side button to open the front cover.4. Open the belt unit.5. Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab.Epson Ac

6. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit until it clicks.7. Close the front cover.8. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printe

Replacing Toner CartridgesEpson toner cartridges are available only through Epson.It is recommended that you use Epson toner cartridges for your print

When a toner cartridge reaches its usable life-span, the following messages appear on the LCD panel.Message ActionReplace XXXX Toner CartridgeSoonThe

2. Push the latch(es) backwards to pop open the toner cartridge(s) that you want to replace.3. Pull the cartridge holder until it clicks, and then pul

Note:❏ Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it.❏ Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid

3. Push and slide the latches of the four toner cartridges to the locked position.4. Close the side cover.Installing Optional AccessoriesYou can make

Replacing the Drum CartridgeThis section describes how to replace the drum cartridge.Important:❏ Protect the drums of the drum cartridge against brigh

3. Open the belt unit.4. Turn the four drum cartridge lock levers 90-degrees counterclockwise.5. Hold the drum cartridge levers, and then pull out the

Installing the Drum Cartridge1. Open the drum cartridge packaging.2. Take out the drum cartridge from the packaging.3. Completely pull out the eight y

Note:Do not remove the front protective cover at this moment.5. Insert the drum cartridge until the line on the handle aligns with the white line on t

Important:Ensure that you do not hit the belt unit when removing the front protective cover.8. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit un

10. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.Important:Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could dama

2. Remove any paper in the output tray.3. Push the side button to open the front cover.4. Open the belt unit.Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series User’s Gu

5. Pinch the gray lever on the right side of the fuser unit and lower the lever toward you.6. Hold both sides of the fuser unit. Next, slightly raise

❏ Make sure that the fuser unit is firmly set in the slots and cannot be moved easily.2. Push the fuser unit forward until the right groove of the sna

4. Close the front cover.5. Reconnect the power cord to the power connector and turn on the printer.Resetting the Counter of the Fuser UnitAfter repla

1. Turn off the printer.2. Turn the screw on the control board cover counterclockwise, and open the cover.Note:Loosen the screw. You do not need to re

Removing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray1. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-s

Installing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray1. Align the new feed roll unit with the groove on the axle.2. Insert the feed roll unit i

Ordering SuppliesCertain consumables and routine maintenance items need to be ordered occasionally. Each supplyincludes installation instructions on t

Important:This printer is designed to provide the most stable performance and print quality when used with theconsumables recommended by Epson. Not us

Managing the PrinterChecking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet ConfigWhen the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can use EpsonNet C

The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® XP as an example.1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — Status Monitor — Activate Status Monitor.The

When printing color data, which has been converted by using ICC profile on an application, with theColor (Auto) setting, the data is printed by color

2. Remove any paper in the output tray and slide the output tray extension inside the printer.3. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer a

5. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.Important:Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damag

2. Turn the screw on the control board cover counterclockwise, and open the cover.Note:Loosen the screw. You do not need to remove the screw.3. Push t

4. Push the memory module firmly into the slot.Note:Ensure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.5. Close the co

5. Close the control board cover, and turn the screw clockwise.6. Turn on the printer.Removing the Optional Duplex Unit1. Turn off the printer and dis

3. Lift the lever of the optional duplex unit.4. Hold both sides of the optional duplex unit, and then pull out the optional duplex unit.5. Close the

6. Reconnect the power cord to the power connector and turn on the printer.Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit1. Turn off the printer.

3. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-sheet traywith both hands, and remove it from the printer.4

cCaution:Two people are required to lift the printer.6. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.7. Reconnect all

Appendix AWhere To Get HelpContacting Epson SupportBefore Contacting EpsonIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the pro

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.tw)Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available.Epson HelpDesk

Telephone number Fax number Address06-2221666 06-2112555 No.141, Gongyuan N. Rd., North Dist., Tainan City 704,Taiwan07-5520918 07-5540926 1F., No.337

Epson Hotline (Phone: (66)2685-9899)Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone:❏ Sales enquiries and product information❏ Product

Epson Service CenterJakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No 3A/BJl. Arteri Mangga Dua,JakartaPhone/Fax: (62) 21-62301104Bandung Lippo Center 8th floorJl.

If the memory capacity has not increased, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, andre-install the memory module.9. If you installed the additio

Help for Users in Hong KongTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EpsonHong Kong Limited.Inte

Phone: 603-56288288Fax: 603-56288388/399Epson Helpdesk❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline)Phone: 603-56288222❏ Enquiries on repair ser

Location Telephone number Fax numberCochin 0484-2357950 0484-2357950Coimbatore 0422-2380002 NAPune 020-30286000 /30286001/30286002 020-30286000Ahmedab

❏ Enquiries on repair service and warrantyEpson AcuLaser C2900 Series User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 243Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manu

Index22 Sided Print...882 Sided, Flip on Short Edge...

Disabling the Panel Lock...139Display Problems...

KKensington lock...20LLabels...

PCL Macro List...104PCL Settings...

Security Slot...18, 20Selecting Options (Macintosh)...

If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer,follow these steps:1. Click the Options tab, and t

3. Push the side button to open the front cover.4. Remove the connector cap.Important:Make sure to remove the cap that is attached to the printer. Ins

6. Close the front cover.7. Reconnect the power cord to the power connector and turn on the printer.8. If you installed the optional duplex unit after

Windows Vista/Windows Vista x641. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2

Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit1. Turn off the printer.2. Disconnect the power cord from the power connector on the rear of the

Status Monitor (Windows Only)... 36Chapter 4 Network BasicsOverview of Network Setup and Config

6. Lift the printer and align the five guide pins of the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit with theholes at the bottom of the printer. Gently low

8. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.Important:Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damag

b Select Tray Settings, and then press the button.c Select Tray 2, and then press the button.d Select Paper Type, and then press the button.e Sele

Windows XP/Windows XP x64/Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x641. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.2. Right-click the pri

Power Saver ModeThe printer has a power saving feature that reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity.This feature operates in two modes:

Chapter 3Printer Management SoftwarePrint DriversTo access all of your printer’s features, install the print drivers from the Software Disc.❏ The prin

Note:The default ID and password are both blank (NULL).7. In the Administrator Password and Re-enter Password fields, enter a password for theadminist

The Status Settings dialog box appears.3. Select the Pop up setting tab, and then select the type of the pop-up from Auto start setup.You can also che

Chapter 4Network BasicsOverview of Network Setup and ConfigurationTo set up and configure the network:1. Connect the printer to the network using the

Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-TX121USB port2 Ethernet portConnecting Printer to Computer or NetworkConnect the printer via Ethernet or USB.

Capacity... 73Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Option

USB ConnectionA local printer is directly connected to your computer using the USB cable. If your printer is connectedto a network instead of your com

Network ConnectionTo connect the printer to a network:1. Connect an Ethernet cable.To connect the printer to the network, connect one end of the Ether

Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP serverautomatically programs an IP address into every computer and prin

4. Select TCP/IP, and then press the button.5. Select IPv4, and then press the button.6. Select Get IP Address, and then press the button.7. Selec

1. Turn on the printer.Ensure that Ready message appears on the LCD panel.2. On the operator panel, press the (Menu) button.3. Select Admin Menu, an

The cursor moves to the next octet.18. Repeat steps 16 to 17 to set subnet mask, and then press the button.19. Ensure that the message Restart Printe

2. Enter cmd, and then click OK.A black window is displayed.3. Enter ping xx.xx.xx.xx (where xx.xx.xx.xx is the IP address of your printer), and then

The Operator Panel1. Press the (Menu) button.2. Select Report/List, and then press the button.3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the butto

2. In the Search box, enter firewall and then press the Enter key.In the list, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off and then follow the instructions

6. Click Connect via USB.7. Follow the procedures described in the Help to install the print driver.USB PrintingA personal printer is a printer attach

Avoiding Jams... 142Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . ...

6. Select Standard or Custom setup.7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the print driver.For installing PostScript print driverWindows user

For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.2. Right-click the printer icon and s

3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in Sharename text box.4. Click Additional Drivers and select the

4. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next. Ifthe printer is not listed, enter the path to the printe

2. Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click Next. If the printer is

2. Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click Next. If the printer is

6. Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.7. Click Print a test page if you want to verify installa

Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window is automatically closed.For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 101. Double-click Epson-A

You can optionally specify the location and description of the printer for further information.For network connections:aSelect LPD/LPR Host or Printer

aClick Add.bSelect Network Printers as Printer Type, and click Next.cSelect the Print via LPD-Style Network Server as Printer Type, and click Next.dEn

Understanding Printer Messages... 187Contacting Service...

The Printer Configurations dialog box opens.For network connections:aClick Add.The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens.bClick Connection Wi

bSelect Epson AcuLaser C2900 v3018.102 PS [Epson/AcuLaser_C2900.ppd.gz] fromthe Search for Drivers: list.Note:You can specify the printer name in Set

2. Enter the administrator password.YaST Control Center is activated.3. Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.The Printer Configu

2. Enter http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the Enter key.3. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.The CUPS

Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer AdministratorFor SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and 11, you must set the password for authority as

su(Enter the administrator password)/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.4.

2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.su(Enter the administrator password)/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the pr

Chapter 5Printing BasicsAbout Print MediaUsing paper that is not appropriate for the printer can cause paper jams, image quality problems, orprinter f

See Also:❏ “Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper CassetteUnit” on page 73❏ “Loading Envelope in the Sta

Supported Print MediaUsing unsuitable print media may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage toyour printer. To use the features

Removing the Optional Duplex Unit... 230Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . . . . . .

Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)Paper SizeA4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inch

Standard 250-Sheet TrayPaper SizeA4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches

Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette UnitPaper SizeA4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)Folio SEF (

Before loading any print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. Thisinformation is usually indicated on the print media packag

2. Adjust the paper guides.Note:Extend the rear side of the tray when you load Legal size paper.3. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets and

5. Align the width guides against the edges of the paper.Note:When loading user-specified print media, adjust the width guides and slide the extendabl

Note:If you do not load envelopes in the standard 250-sheet tray right after they have been removed from thepackaging, they may bulge. To avoid jams,

Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps closed and the print side up. Ensure that the flapscome at the right when you face towards the print

Loading Letterhead in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet PaperCassette UnitWhen you use the standard 250-sheet tray and optional 2

Note:❏ Do not force the print media into the SSF.❏ Load letterhead face down, with the top of the sheet entering the printer first.❏ If you experience

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C5To load an envelope into the SSF, insert the envelope short edge feed with the flap open and the printside down. Ensure that the flap comes at the b

Loading Letterhead in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)When you use the SSF letterhead enters the printer first with the print side facing down.Using the

See Also:“Understanding the Printer Menus” on page 104Setting Paper Sizes1. On the operator panel, press the (Menu) button.2. Select Tray Settings,

Sending a Job to PrintTo support all of the printer features, use the print driver. When you choose Print from a softwareprogram, a window representin

Canceling a Job From the Computer Running WindowsCanceling a Job From the TaskbarWhen you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the bot

❏ “Secure Print” on page 85❏ “Sample Print” on page 85Note:❏ Stored Print function is available when:❏ The additional memory module is installed.❏ The

Storing Print JobsIn the print driver, you can specify a setting that enables you to store print jobs in temporary memory.For example, select a job ty

If you enter an invalid password, the message “Wrong password Re-enter” appears. Wait threeseconds, or press the button to return to the screen for u

3. From Paper Tray, select Tray1, Tray2, or Auto Paper Select.4. From 2 Sided Print, select 2 Sided Print or 2 Sided, Flip on Short Edge.Note:For deta

2 Sided, Flip onShort EdgeAssumes binding along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait orientation and left edgefor landscape orientation).

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2. Right-click the icon for your printer, and then select Printing Preferences.3. Select the Advanced Settings tab, and then click Defaults.4. Make se

Printing Options for WindowsOperating System Driver Tab Printing OptionsWindows XP, Windows XP x64bit, Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003 x64bit,

Operating System Driver Tab Printing OptionsWindows XP, WindowsServer 2003, Windows Vista,Windows Server 2008, orWindows 7Watermarks / Forms tab❏ Wate

Mac OS X Print Driver Printing Options:The table shown below uses Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example.Printing options for Mac OS XItem Printing Opti

Item Printing OptionsImage Options ❏ Output Color❏ Image Quality❏ Brightness❏ Basic Features/Advanced Features❏ Image Type❏ Image Adjustment❏ Screen❏

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper CassetteUnit” on page 73❏ “Setting Paper Sizes and Types” on pa

9. Click OK twice.Printing on Custom Size PaperUse the following procedures to print using either the Windows or Mac OS X print drivers.Using the Wind

4. In the Custom Page Sizes window, click +.A newly created setting “Untitled” is displayed in the list.5. Double-click “Untitled” and enter the name

The following table shows how the printer works with Auditron.Registered user A Can print up to 10,000 pages in blackand whiteRegistered user BCan pri

Checking Status of Print DataChecking Status (Windows Only)Printer information and status are displayed on the Status Monitor window. Double-click the