Epson EPL-N7000 User Manual

Where to Find InformationSetup GuideProvides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.Reference Guide (this

ixAppendix B Functions of the Control PanelUsing the Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388When to make cont

Using the Standard Printer Driver 89333333333333Canceling PrintingIf the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characte

90 Using the Standard Printer Driver❏ To cancel all print data in the printer’s memory, press down the + Cancel Job button on the printer’s control pa

Using the Standard Printer Driver 913333333333334. Select EPSON Printer Software, and then click Add/Remove.Note:When using Windows XP or Windows 2000

92 Using the Standard Printer Driver5. Click the Printer Model tab, select the EPSON EPL-N7000 Advanced icon, and then click OK.6. Click the Utility t

Using the Standard Printer Driver 933333333333337. To uninstall the Monitored Printers utility, select the EPSON Status Monitor 3: Monitored Printers

94 Using the Standard Printer Driver❏ Once you uninstall the USB device driver, you cannot access any other EPSON printers connected with a USB interf

Using the Standard Printer Driver 95333333333333❏ If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follo

96 Using the Standard Printer Driver

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 97444444444444Chapter 4Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)About the PostScript Printer Driver

98 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)About the PostScript Printer DriverThe PostScript 3 printer driver provides you with the ability to pr

xSelecting Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .436Downloading Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 99444444444444To use the Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver, your computer must be running one of the fol

100 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)4. The Add Printer Wizard will be displayed. Follow theon-screen instructions until the screen asking

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 1014444444444441. Without connecting the printer to your computer, turn on both the computer and the pri

102 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)12. Select the INF file for the version of the Windows operating system that you are running and cont

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 1034444444444447. When the screen asking you to select the printer model is displayed, click Have Disk a

104 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Paper tab settingsPaper sizeSelect the desired paper size. This setting must match the size of the pa

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 105444444444444Output binYou can select the output tray for your print job if the optional 4-Bin Mailbox

106 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)LayoutSpecify how many pages of your document to print on one sheet of paper. The options are 1-up, 2

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 107444444444444Do not use printer fontsSelect this radio button to have the computer always download all

108 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Printer featuresThe settings available under Printer features enable you to make use of features that

Getting to Know Your Printer 1111111111111Chapter 1Getting to Know Your PrinterPrinter Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 109444444444444Installable optionsThe settings available under Installable options enable you to specify

110 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)PostScript timeout valuesJob timeoutSpecify the maximum number of seconds that can elapse for a print

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 111444444444444If ASCII data is selected, print data is sent in the ASCII (7-bit) format, which may take

112 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Restore DefaultsClick this button to reset the settings on this sheet to their default values.Waterma

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 113444444444444Installing the printer driver for the parallel interfaceFollow these steps to install the

114 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)4. The Add Printer Wizard will be displayed. Select Network printer server, and then click Next.5. En

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 115444444444444Page Setup tab settingsPaper SizeSelect the desired paper size. This setting must match t

116 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Advanced tab settingsEPSON EPL-N7000 PS3 Document SettingsUndo Changed Option/sClick this button to u

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 117444444444444Copy CountIf you specified the Copy Count setting on the Page Setup sheet, that setting i

118 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)If your document has overlapping text and graphics, select Substitute with Device Font. Using downloa

2 Getting to Know Your PrinterPrinter PartsFront viewRear viewlock levercontrol panelstandard paper cassetteMP traypaper guidepower switchoutput paper

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 119444444444444Printer FeaturesDensitySets the print density. The options are Lightest, Light, Medium, D

120 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Printer driver settingsPrinter settings specific to your printer are available on the Device Settings

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 121444444444444Font Substitution TableDouble-click to display the Font Substitution Table and the option

122 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Send CTRL-D After Each JobSpecify whether a CTRL+D character should be sent at the end of every PostS

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 123444444444444Installable OptionsThe settings available under Installable Options enable you to specify

124 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)5. Click Have Disk and specify the path to the appropriate INF file necessary for installation. If yo

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 1254444444444447. When installation is done, click Finish.Installing the printer driver for the network

126 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)8. When the screen asking you to select the printer model is displayed, click Have Disk and specify t

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 127444444444444Device Settings tab settingsForm To Tray AssignmentAssign the desired paper size to the v

128 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)If you select TBCP (Tagged Binary Communications Protocol), all data except for special control chara

Getting to Know Your Printer 3111111111111Inside the printerControl panelfuser unitimaging cartridgeabcdefghij

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 129444444444444Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript FontsSpecify whether to add the symbol for the Eur

130 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)This setting enables you to fine-tune the Automatic setting or override the Bitmap setting for the Tr

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 131444444444444Paper/Quality tab settingsPaper SourceSelect the paper source for your print job. The opt

132 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)Note:If you select the Collated option in the printer driver, do not set the Collate option in the ap

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 133444444444444Advanced Printing FeaturesSpecify whether to enable the advanced printing features. The o

134 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)DensitySets the print density. The options are Lightest, Light, Medium, Dark, and Darkest.RITechSelec

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 135444444444444Using online helpOnline help is available to help you with the printer driver settings. T

136 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)❏ When multiple copies are selected for printout, turn the Collate function on in the printer driver

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows) 1374444444444443. Specify the desired Reserve Job settings in the dialog box that appears.4. When printi

138 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Windows)

4 Getting to Know Your Printera. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.b.c.d.e.Back buttonUp buttonEnter buttonDo

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 139555555555555Chapter 5Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)About the PostScript Printer Dr

140 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)About the PostScript Printer DriverThe PostScript 3 printer driver provides you with the ability to

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 141555555555555Any Macintosh computer to which the printer is connected must be running Mac OS 8.6, 9.

142 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Using the PostScript Printer Driver with MacintoshMac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.x usersInstalling the printe

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1435555555555552. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.3. Double-click the CD-ROM

144 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Custom InstallIf your Macintosh starts up any applications automatically (such as a virus checker)

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 145555555555555This completes the installation of the printer software. You now need to select the pri

146 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Follow these steps to select the printer:1. Launch the Desktop Printer Utility.The Desktop Printer

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1475555555555553. Click Change under USB Printer Selection in the dialog box that appears to select th

148 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)5. After the USB printer and PPD file have been selected, click Create at the bottom of the dialog

Getting to Know Your Printer 5111111111111Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsYou can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the fo

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1495555555555551. In the Apple menu, select Chooser. The Chooser dialog box appears.2. Make sure that

150 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)To confirm that the setup completed successfully, click Setup in the Chooser dialog box, and then c

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 151555555555555Follow these steps to change the settings:1. Select the printer on the desktop.2. Click

152 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)❏ Print dialog box: All other print settings, such as the paper source, resolution, and other PostS

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 153555555555555Page AttributesPaperSelect the desired paper size from the Paper pop-up menu. This sett

154 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)AllSelect this radio button if you want the selected watermark to be printed on all the pages of yo

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 155555555555555Flip VerticalSelect this check box to flip the printed image vertically on the page.Inv

156 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Paper size pop-up menuThis pop-up menu automatically shows the paper size that is selected on the P

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 157555555555555Print dialog boxWhen you select Print in the File menu of your application, the dialog

158 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)CollateSelect this check box when printing multiple copies of a multi-page document, so that each d

6 Getting to Know Your Printer4-Bin Mailbox (C12C813692)The 4-Bin Mailbox is equipped with four bins (output trays). You can specify a different outpu

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 159555555555555❏ If you are printing on a custom paper size created under the Custom Page Default setu

160 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)NoneSelect this radio button if you do not want to print a cover page.Before DocumentSelect this ra

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 161555555555555Note:You can select this check box only when necessary setting is made for the Duplex U

162 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)PostScript LevelSelect the PostScript compatibility level for the PostScript file that contains a d

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 163555555555555MediaTypeSelect the desired paper type to print on. The options are Normal, Thick, Thic

164 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)RITSelect this check box to use RITech when printing. RITech improves the appearance of printed lin

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 165555555555555Note:You need to login to Mac OS X as an administrator in order to perform software ins

166 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)7. When installation is done, click Close.This completes the installation of the PostScript 3 print

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 167555555555555Note:If you are launching the Print Center for the first time, or there is no printer a

168 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Note:Make sure to choose AppleTalk. Do not choose EPSON AppleTalk, because it cannot be used with t

Getting to Know Your Printer 7111111111111Printer FeaturesThe printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1695555555555551. Go to the Utilities folder located inside the Applications folder, and then double-c

170 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)3. In the window that appears, choose IP Printing from the pop-up list.Note:Make sure to choose IP

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1715555555555559. Select your printer’s IP address from the list, and then select Show Info from the P

172 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)2. Go to the Utilities folder located inside the Applications folder, and then double-click Print C

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1735555555555554. In the window that appears, choose USB from the pop-up list.Your printer name automa

174 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)8. Select Installable Options from the pop-up list, and make the necessary settings.9. Click Apply

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 175555555555555Note:If you are launching the Print Center for the first time, or there is no printer a

176 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)5. Make sure that your printer model is selected in the Printer Model list.Note:If your printer mod

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 177555555555555Changing the Printer Setup SettingsYou can easily change or update the printer setup se

178 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)The actual settings that are available might vary, depending on your application.Page Setup dialog

8 Getting to Know Your PrinterHDD Form Overlay functionEnables faster printing with form overlays by allowing you to save the overlay data on the opti

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 179555555555555ScaleThis setting enables you to shrink or enlarge the image to print. You can enter an

180 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Print dialog boxWhen you select Print in the File menu of your application, the Print dialog box ap

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 181555555555555Note:If you enable the Collated option here, do not set the Collate option in the appli

182 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)Note:This setting is available only when the Print on Both Sides option is checked.Output OptionsSa

Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh) 183555555555555❏ If you are printing on a custom paper size created under the Custom Page Default setu

184 Using the PostScript Printer Driver (Macintosh)SeparationsThis setting enables you to select the color for separation printing. The options are No

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 185666666666666Chapter 6Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkSharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

186 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkSharing the printerThis section describes how to share the printer on a standard Windows network.The computers

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 187666666666666❏ If your computer is running the Windows operating system in a Windows Me, 98, or 95 environment,

188 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ When the prompt to restart the computer appears, restart the computer and continue with the settings. See “F

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Getting to Know Your Printer 9111111111111Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech)Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original EPSON pr

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 189666666666666You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network. See the follow

190 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkFor Windows XP, if the following menu appears, click either Network Setup Wizard or If you understand the secu

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 191666666666666Note:Do not use spaces or hyphens for the Share name, or an error may occur.4. Select the addition

192 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkClick Additional Drivers.Select the Windows operating system that the clients are running on, and then click O

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 193666666666666Note:❏ You do not have to install the additional driver for Intel Windows 2000 (or XP) only, becau

194 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network7. If you are installing in Windows XP or 2000, click Close. If you are installing in Windows NT 4.0, the prop

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 195666666666666❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on a standard network system using the s

196 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network5. Click the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer and the name of the shared printer. Th

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1976666666666667. Make sure the name of the shared printer is correct, and select whether to use the printer as t

198 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network2. For Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, and then click Next.For Windows XP, click Add a printe

10 Getting to Know Your PrinterChapter 2Various Printing OptionsThis printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 199666666666666❏ You do not necessarily need to type the name of the shared printer.For Windows XP, select the Br

200 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer drive

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 201666666666666Follow these steps to set Windows NT 4.0 clients:1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click

202 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ If the printer driver is preinstalled in the client, you need to select the new printer driver or the curren

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 203666666666666Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROMThis section describes how to install the printer dri

204 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network2. Insert the CD-ROM, and type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients

Installing Options 205777777777777Chapter 7Installing Options500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2064-Bin Mai

206 Installing Options500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3The following table summarizes the paper types and sizes that you can use with the opt

Installing Options 207777777777777❏ The printer weighs approximately 28.0 kg (61.7 lb). One person should never attempt to lift or carry it alone. Two

208 Installing Options1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cables.cCaution:Make sure to unplug the power cord from the prin

Getting to Know Your Printer 11222222222222Duplex printingLets you print on both sides of paper.See “Duplex Unit” on page 228 and “Printing with the D

Installing Options 2097777777777773. Place the 500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3 at the intended location of the printer, and then place the

210 Installing Options4. Fasten the back of the 500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3 to the printer with two of the provided screws and the two

Installing Options 2117777777777775. Remove the paper cassette from the printer, and secure the front of the unit to the printer with the remaining tw

212 Installing OptionsNote:If you are using Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer dr

Installing Options 2137777777777771. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Then remove all interface cables from the interface connectors.2.

214 Installing Options3. Remove the rear part of the front cover by pulling the four stopper outward and lifting up the rear part, as shown below.Note

Installing Options 2157777777777774. Remove the two securing parts located at the back of the front cover.Note:After removing the two securing parts,

216 Installing Options5. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place.

Installing Options 2177777777777776. Install the base unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox.Make sure to align the metal pins located at both sides of the unit to

218 Installing OptionsNote:Keep the wrench in a safe place after use.8. Install the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox onto the base unit.Make sure that t

12 Getting to Know Your PrinterPages per sheet printingLets you print two or four pages on a single sheet.See “Modifying the print layout” on page 44

Installing Options 2197777777777779. Remove the connector cover located on the left side of the printer, as shown below.Note:After removing the connec

220 Installing Options10. Plug in the main unit cable into the connector located on the left side of the printer.Make sure to push in the plug until y

Installing Options 22177777777777711. Attach four output trays to the main unit by inserting the pins on both sides of the trays into the grooves on t

222 Installing OptionsTo confirm that the 4-Bin Mailbox is installed correctly, use the printer’s control panel menus to print a status sheet. See “Pr

Installing Options 223777777777777cCaution:❏ Make sure to move the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox toward the rear of the printer before opening the fr

224 Installing Options❏ Make sure to push the stopper back to the original position before closing the front cover.

Installing Options 225777777777777❏ Make sure to unplug the connecting cable and remove the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox from the printer when you m

226 Installing Options3. Unplug the connecting cable from the printer.

Installing Options 2277777777777774. Push the buttons located at the bottom of both sides of the main unit, as shown below. Then lift the unit up to r

228 Installing OptionsDuplex UnitThe following table summarizes the paper types and sizes that you can use with the optional Duplex Unit.Installing th

Getting to Know Your Printer 13222222222222Overlay printingLets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout that you can use as overlays w

Installing Options 2297777777777772. Remove the air filter attached on the rear side of the printer, as shown below.3. Remove the gear cover of the Du

230 Installing OptionsNote:After removing the gear cover, keep the cover and the screw in a safe place.4. Install the Duplex Unit onto the printer.Mak

Installing Options 2317777777777775. Fasten the Duplex Unit to the printer securely with the two screws.Use the wrench that comes with the unit.Note:K

232 Installing OptionsNote:If you are using Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer dr

Installing Options 233777777777777❏ If your printer already has the optional 4-Bin Mailbox installed, remove the 4-Bin Mailbox first, install the Hard

234 Installing Options4. Loosen the two screws located on the top-right edge of the printer.

Installing Options 2357777777777775. Remove the two screws located near the bottom-right edge of the printer.

236 Installing Options6. Remove the right cover.wWarning:Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 7. Identify the Hard Disk Dr

Installing Options 2377777777777778. Connect one end of the cable that comes with the Hard Disk Drive to the connector on the Hard Disk Drive.Note:The

238 Installing Options10. Secure the drive with the screws that come with it.cCaution:❏ Be careful not to damage the cable when tightening the screws.

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Installing Options 23977777777777711. Replace the right cover, as shown below.Insert the two pins located at the bottom edge of the cover into the hol

240 Installing OptionsAt the bottom of the right coverAt the top of the right cover

Installing Options 24177777777777713. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place.14. Reconnect all interface cables and th

242 Installing OptionsNote:If you are using Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer dr

Installing Options 243777777777777❏ After installing a Hard Disk Drive removed from other products, format it using this function.Memory ModuleBy inst

244 Installing Options2. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover.3. Loosen the two screws located on the top-right edge of th

Installing Options 2457777777777774. Remove the two screws located near the bottom-right edge of the printer.5. Remove the right cover.wWarning:Removi

246 Installing Options6. Identify the memory slot. Its position is shown below.7. Pull the clips on each side of the memory slot outward.Memory slot

Installing Options 2477777777777778. Align the indentations on the memory module with the protrusions on the memory slot, as shown below.9. Insert one

248 Installing Options10. Insert the other corner of the memory module into the slot, and pull up the clip to secure the memory module.cCaution:❏ Do n

Paper Handling 15222222222222Chapter 2Paper HandlingPaper Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing Options 24977777777777711. Replace the right cover, as shown below.Insert the two pins located at the bottom edge of the cover into the hol

250 Installing OptionsAt the bottom of the right coverAt the top of the right cover

Installing Options 25177777777777713. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place.14. Reconnect all the interface cables an

252 Installing OptionsInterface CardsYour printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Various optional interface cards are available to expand your pr

Installing Options 2537777777777772. Remove the screws and the interface slot cover.3. Insert the interface card firmly.

254 Installing Options4. Secure the interface card with its screws.To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Print

Replacing the Consumable Product 255888888888888Chapter 8Replacing the Consumable ProductPrecautions During Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

256 Replacing the Consumable ProductPrecautions During ReplacementWhen replacing a consumable product, please be sure to:❏ Provide enough space for th

Replacing the Consumable Product 257888888888888Note:❏ Printing is still possible for a while after the Toner Low message appears. However, replace th

258 Replacing the Consumable ProductwWarning:❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash

16 Paper HandlingPaper SourcesThis section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use.MP trayPaper Type Paper Size C

Replacing the Consumable Product 2598888888888881. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover.

260 Replacing the Consumable Product2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge, and lift it out of the printer.Note:❏ Be careful not to spill toner r

Replacing the Consumable Product 2618888888888883. Take the new imaging cartridge out of its package, and remove the protective tape. Then gently shak

262 Replacing the Consumable Product4. Carefully insert the imaging cartridge into the printer, making sure that the pins on both sides of the cartrid

Replacing the Consumable Product 2638888888888885. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place.Replacing the imaging cartri

264 Replacing the Consumable Product1. Move the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox toward the rear of the printer until it stops.

Replacing the Consumable Product 2658888888888882. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover.

266 Replacing the Consumable Product3. Pull out the stopper of the front cover to secure the cover.4. Remove the used imaging cartridge, and install a

Replacing the Consumable Product 2678888888888885. Push the stopper back to its original position, and then close the front cover by pressing it firml

268 Replacing the Consumable Product6. Pull the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox back to its original position, so that it sits on the rear part of the

Paper Handling 17222222222222Standard paper cassetteOptional 500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3Selecting a paper sourceYou can specify a paper

Replacing the Consumable Product 269999999999999Chapter 9Cleaning the PrinterThe printer needs only minimal cleaning. If the printer’s outer case is d

270 Replacing the Consumable ProductTransporting the PrinterFor long distancesIf you need to transport your printer for long distances, carefully repa

Replacing the Consumable Product 271999999999999❏ Power cord❏ Interface cable❏ Paper2. Lift the printer by the correct positions, as shown below.3. Mo

272 Replacing the Consumable ProductFinding a place for the printerWhen relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for e

Replacing the Consumable Product 273999999999999* 800 mm when the optional 4-Bin Mailbox is installed.Installing one optional 500-Sheet Universal Pape

274 Replacing the Consumable ProductcCaution:❏ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.❏ Avoid locations that are s

Troubleshooting 275999999999999Chapter 9TroubleshootingClearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277P

276 TroubleshootingInsufficient memory to print all copies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317Paper Handling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 277999999999999Clearing Jammed PaperIf paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and EPSON Status Monitor 3 provide

278 TroubleshootingPaper jam-paper cassetteWhen a paper jam occurs at a location where paper feeds into the printer, or in the paper cassettes, follow

18 Paper HandlingAccess the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper Source list.

Troubleshooting 2799999999999992. While pressing in the gray stopper located at both sides of the paper cassette, pull out the cassette from the print

280 Troubleshooting3. Remove the jammed paper from inside the printer, as shown below.Note:❏ Do not try to pull out jammed paper with force when you c

Troubleshooting 281999999999999❏ If there is a paper jam inside the 500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit, it may occur deep inside the unit because

282 TroubleshootingPaper jam-MP trayWhen a paper jam occurs in the MP tray, follow these steps to clear the jammed paper:1. Remove paper loaded in the

Troubleshooting 2839999999999993. Load paper into the tray.Note:Make sure that paper is loaded properly into the MP tray.

284 Troubleshooting4. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open and close the front cover, as shown below.Check the current status of the print

Troubleshooting 2859999999999991. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover.

286 Troubleshooting2. Pull out the stopper of the front cover to secure the cover.

Troubleshooting 287999999999999cCaution:❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser unit, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas.

288 Troubleshooting3. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge, and lift it out of the printer.Note:Place the imaging cartridge on a clean, flat surfa

iiMarigold is a trademark of Arthur Baker and may be registered in some jurisdictions.CG Times and CG Omega are trademarks of Agfa Monotype Corporatio

Paper Handling 19222222222222With the optional 500-Sheet Universal Cassette Unit A3 installed:MP TrayLower Cassette 1Lower Cassette 2Lower Cassette 3L

Troubleshooting 2899999999999994. If paper is jammed at the fuser unit, pull up the green lever at both ends of the fuser unit. Then pull the paper ou

290 Troubleshooting5. Push the green levers back down to their original position, as shown below.If you cannot find jammed paper at the fuser unit, pr

Troubleshooting 2919999999999996. Open the black cover located inside the printer, as shown below.7. Pull out any jammed paper.Black cover

292 Troubleshooting8. Replace the black cover.

Troubleshooting 2939999999999999. Carefully insert the imaging cartridge into the printer, making sure that the pins on both sides of the cartridge ar

294 Troubleshooting10. Push the stopper of the front cover back to its original position.

Troubleshooting 29599999999999911. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place.Check the current status of the printer on t

296 Troubleshooting1. Move the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox toward the rear of the printer until it stops.

Troubleshooting 2979999999999992. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover.

298 Troubleshooting3. Pull out the stopper of the front cover to secure the cover.4. Remove the jammed paper by following the procedure described in “

20 Paper Handling❏ To access the printer driver from Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next

Troubleshooting 2999999999999995. Push the stopper of the front cover back to its original position, and then close the front cover by pressing it fir

300 Troubleshooting6. Pull the main unit of the 4-Bin Mailbox back to its original position, so that it sits on the rear part of the printer.Check the

Troubleshooting 3019999999999991. Open the rear cover of the 4-Bin Mailbox by pulling at the top of the cover, and then remove the jammed paper.

302 Troubleshooting2. Replace the rear cover.Check the current status of the printer on the LCD panel of the printer’s control panel, or from the EPSO

Troubleshooting 3039999999999991. Open the upper cover of the Duplex Unit and remove any jammed paper. Then replace the cover.Note:Make sure to close

304 TroubleshootingNote:Make sure to close the lower cover properly.Check the current status of the printer on the LCD panel of the printer’s control

Troubleshooting 305999999999999Follow these steps to print a status sheet:1. Turn on the printer. The LCD panel shows Ready.2. Press the Enter butto

306 Troubleshooting❏ If you are using a Windows printer driver, you can update the installed option information manually. Click the Update the Printer

Troubleshooting 307999999999999The printer does not print (Ready light off)The Ready light is on but nothing printsCause What to doThe printer is offl

308 TroubleshootingThe optional product is not availablePrintout ProblemsThe font cannot be printedYour computer system’s memory is too small to handl

Paper Handling 21222222222222Loading PaperThis section describes how to load paper into the MP tray and the paper cassettes. If you use special media

Troubleshooting 309999999999999Printout is garbledThe printout’s orientation on the page is not correctCause What to doThe interface cable may not be

310 TroubleshootingGraphics do not print correctlyMP Tray Size setting may be incorrect.When loading paper for which the size is not specified with Au

Troubleshooting 311999999999999Print Quality ProblemsThe background is dark or dirtyWhite dots appear in the printoutCause What to doYou may not be us

312 TroubleshootingPrint quality or tone is unevenHalf-tone images print unevenlyCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not store paper in

Troubleshooting 313999999999999Toner smudgesAreas are missing in the printed imageCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not store your pa

314 TroubleshootingCompletely blank pages are outputThe printed image is light or faintCause What to doThe printer may have loaded more than one sheet

Troubleshooting 315999999999999There may be no toner left in the imaging cartridge.If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indica

316 TroubleshootingThe non-printed side of the page is dirtyMemory ProblemsPrint quality decreasedCause What to doToner may have spilled onto the pape

Troubleshooting 317999999999999Insufficient memory for current taskInsufficient memory to print all copiesPaper Handling ProblemsPaper does not feed p

318 TroubleshootingProblems Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode The problems listed in this section are those that you may encounter when printing with

22 Paper Handling2. While squeezing the guide lock on the right side of the paper guide, slide the paper guide to accommodate the paper you are loadin

Troubleshooting 319999999999999Problems printing PostScript documentsThe printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode.Cause What to doThe p

320 TroubleshootingGeneral printing problemsThe printer does not print.Cause What to doThe Print to file check box is selected in the Print dialog box

Troubleshooting 321999999999999The printer does not print normally. (Windows 98/95 only)Cause What to doThe computer is connected to the printer via t

322 TroubleshootingFont and image problemsThe font on the printout is different from that on the screen.Cause What to doThe PostScript screen fonts ar

Troubleshooting 323999999999999Problems printing via the parallel interfaceThe edges of texts and/or images are not smooth.Cause What to doThe Print Q

324 TroubleshootingProblems printing via the USB interfaceProblems printing via the networkThe printer does not print normally via the USB interface.C

Troubleshooting 325999999999999The computer is connected to the network using AppleTalk in a Windows NT 4.0/2000 environment, and the Send CTRL+D Befo

326 TroubleshootingMacintosh usersProblems printing PostScript documentsThe printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode.Cause What to doTh

Troubleshooting 327999999999999Problems with the printer driverThe printer driver or printer that you need to use does not appear in the Chooser (Mac

328 TroubleshootingGeneral printing problemsThe printer does not print.Cause What to doThe Print to file check box is selected in the Print dialog box

Paper Handling 23222222222222Note:❏ You can load up to 200 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m², 20 lb).❏ Make sure to load the paper as far as it will go i

Troubleshooting 329999999999999Font and image problemsThe font on the printout is different from that on the screen.Cause What to doThe PostScript scr

330 TroubleshootingProblems printing via the networkThe printer does not print normally via the network interface.Cause What to doThe Data Format sett

Troubleshooting 331999999999999Undefined errorsProblems Using OptionsTo confirm that your options are installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “

332 TroubleshootingThe message Invalid AUX/IF Card appears on the LCD panelPaper does not feed from the optional paper cassetteCause What to doThe pri

Troubleshooting 333999999999999Feed jam when using the optional paper cassetteAn installed option cannot be usedCorrecting USB ProblemsIf you are havi

334 TroubleshootingWindows operating systemYour computer must be a model preinstalled with Windows Me, 98, XP, or 2000, a model that was preinstalled

Troubleshooting 335999999999999If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the words “Unidrv Printer Driv

336 TroubleshootingSelect the icon for your printer, and then click Properties on the File menu.

Troubleshooting 3379999999999992. Click the Details tab.

338 TroubleshootingIf EPUSBX: (EPSON EPL-N7000) is displayed in the "Print to the following port" list, then the USB printer device driver a

24 Paper HandlingThe paper sizes and types supported by the optional 500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3 are the same as the standard paper cas

Troubleshooting 339999999999999If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu.If EPSON US

340 TroubleshootingIf USB Printer or EPSON EPL-N7000 appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5.I

Troubleshooting 3419999999999996. Uninstall the printer software as explained in “Uninstalling the Printer Software” on page 90. Then turn the printer

342 TroubleshootingCan’t Print DuplexThe printer has encountered problems during duplex printing. Make sure you are using an appropriate type and size

Troubleshooting 343999999999999To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset menu. See “Reset Menu” on page 410 for instruc

344 TroubleshootingForm Data CanceledUnable to store form overlay data on the printer’s optional Hard Disk Drive. Either the drive is full, or the max

Troubleshooting 345999999999999Image OptimumThere is insufficient memory to print the page at the specified print quality. The printer automatically l

346 TroubleshootingInvalid PS3A PostScript 3 ROM module that cannot be used on this printer is installed. Turn off the printer and remove the module.I

Troubleshooting 347999999999999Menus LockedThis message appears if you try to change the printer’s settings through the control panel when the buttons

348 TroubleshootingPaper Cassette JamA paper jam has occurred in the optional 500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3. Remove the jammed paper from

Paper Handling 252222222222222. While pressing the gray stoppers on both sides of the paper cassette, pull the cassette out of the printer.3. Remove t

Troubleshooting 349999999999999Printer OpenThe front cover is open. To clear this error, close the cover.Print OverrunThe required time to process the

350 TroubleshootingSee “Replacing the imaging cartridge” on page 258 for instructions.Reserve JobCanceledThe printer cannot store the data of your pri

Troubleshooting 351999999999999Self TestThe printer is currently performing a self test and initialization.Service Req xyyyyA controller error or a pr

352 TroubleshootingWarming UpThe printer is warming up the machine to be ready to print.Write Error ROM AThe printer is unable to write data into the

Troubleshooting 353999999999999Using the Reset menuSelecting Reset from the control panel’s Reset menu stops printing, clears the print job being rece

354 TroubleshootingChapter 10Contacting Customer SupportIf your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the tro

Troubleshooting 355101010101010101010101010For users in Latin AmericaElectronic support services are available 24 hours a day at the following web sit

356 TroubleshootingYour DealerDon’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call f

Troubleshooting 357101010101010101010101010We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepa

358 TroubleshootingEpson Hotline (Phone: (66)2-670-0333)Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone:❏ Sales enquiries and product

26 Paper Handling4. Check if the paper size detector is set to the size of the paper you are loading.In the illustration above, the paper size detecto

Troubleshooting 359101010101010101010101010EPSON Service CenterFor users in Hong KongTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services

360 Troubleshooting❏ Product information❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)❏ Latest versions of EPSON product driversUsers can access our W

Troubleshooting 361101010101010101010101010Epson Trading (M) SDN. BHDHead Office.Epson Helpdesk❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline)❏ E

362 TroubleshootingEpson India Head Office - Bangalore:Epson India Regional Offices:Toll Free Telephone SupportTo learn more about Epson products or t

Troubleshooting 363101010101010101010101010For users in the PhilippinesTo obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are we

364 Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications 365AAAAAAAAAAAAAppendix ATechnical SpecificationsPaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

366 Technical SpecificationsPaperSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cann

Technical Specifications 367AAAAAAAAAAAA❏ Media meant for other black-and-white laser printers, color laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white c

368 Technical SpecificationsSpecificationsPlain paperWeight: 60 to 90 g/m², 16 to 24 lbSize: A3 (297 × 420 mm)A4 (210 × 297 mm)A5 (148 × 210 mm)B4 (25

Paper Handling 272222222222226. Insert the paper size detector at the location of the desired paper size. Push the paper size detector to the left, an

Technical Specifications 369AAAAAAAAAAAAEnvelopesLabelsThick paperWeight: 70 to 105 g/m², 18.6 to 27.9 lbSize: Monarch (3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.)Commercial 1

370 Technical SpecificationsEPSON Laser TransparenciesPrintable area4-mm minimum margin on all sidesNote:❏ The printable area varies, depending on the

Technical Specifications 371AAAAAAAAAAAAPrinterGeneralPrinting method: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic processResolution: 600 dpi, 300

372 Technical SpecificationsESC/P2 24-pin printer emulation(ESCP2 mode)ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode)IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode)Res

Technical Specifications 373AAAAAAAAAAAAEnvironmentalMechanicalElectricalTemperature: In use: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F)Not in use: 0 to 35 C (32 to 95

374 Technical Specifications* Includes optional paper cassette unit.Safety and approvalsU.S. model:European model:Australian model:Power consumptionDu

Technical Specifications 375AAAAAAAAAAAALaser safetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human

376 Technical SpecificationsPostScriptInterfacesParallel interfaceUse the IEEE 1284-I compliant parallel interface connector.ECP mode/Nibble modeUSB i

Technical Specifications 377AAAAAAAAAAAAEthernet interfaceYou can use an IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T straight-through shielded, twisted-pair inter

378 Technical SpecificationsOptions and Consumable500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3 * This product conforms to CE marking requirements in ac

28 Paper HandlingWhen loading A4 size or smallerWhen loading A3, B4, or Ledger sizeNote:You can load up to 500 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m², 20 lb).

Technical Specifications 379AAAAAAAAAAAA4-Bin Mailbox* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.Pr

380 Technical SpecificationsDuplex Unit* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.Hard Disk Drive*

Technical Specifications 381AAAAAAAAAAAAMemory modules* SPD stands for Serial Presence Detect, a chip residing on the memory module that contains inf

382 Technical SpecificationsAppendix BSafety InformationSafety PrecautionsBe sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient oper

Technical Specifications 383BBBBBBBBBBBBBe careful not to touch the fuser unit which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE, or the surrounding areas. If the p

384 Technical Specifications❏ Do not dispose of used imaging cartridge in fire, as it can explode and cause injury. Dispose of it according to local r

Technical Specifications 385BBBBBBBBBBBB❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other cont

386 Technical SpecificationscCautionsmust be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.Notes contain important information and useful tips on the ope

Functions of the Control Panel 387BBBBBBBBBBBBAppendix BFunctions of the Control PanelUsing the Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

388 Functions of the Control PanelUsing the Control Panel MenusYou can use the printer’s control panel to access a variety of menus that allow you to

iiiContentsChapter 1 Getting to Know Your PrinterPrinter Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Handling 292222222222228. While squeezing the guide lock, adjust the paper guide to the size of the loaded paper, as shown below.9. Replace the

Functions of the Control Panel 389BBBBBBBBBBBBAccessing the control panel menusWhen the Ready light is on, you can access the control panel menus by p

390 Functions of the Control PanelUsing the control panel buttonsOnce you have accessed the menus, the control panel buttons function as shown below.

Functions of the Control Panel 391BBBBBBBBBBBB1. Make sure the Ready light is on, then press any of the buttons indicated above to access the menus.2.

392 Functions of the Control PanelPrinting and Deleting Reserve Job DataPrint jobs stored on the printer’s optional Hard Disk Drive using the Re-Print

Functions of the Control Panel 393BBBBBBBBBBBBUsing the Confidential Job MenuFollow these steps to print or delete Confidential Job data:1. Make sure

394 Functions of the Control Panel❏ If no print jobs have been saved with the password you entered, Password Error appears briefly on the LCD panel, a

Functions of the Control Panel 395BBBBBBBBBBBBPress the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the menus. The menus and menu items appear in the or

396 Functions of the Control Panel*1 This item appears only when the jobs are stored by using the Quick Print Job feature.*2 This item appears only wh

Functions of the Control Panel 397BBBBBBBBBBBBInformation MenuFrom this menu you can check the toner level and the remaining service life of consumabl

398 Functions of the Control PanelStatus Sheet, AUX Status Sheet, PS3 Status SheetPrints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed op

30 Paper Handling10. Carefully insert the paper cassette into the printer.Note:Make sure to push in the cassette as far as it will go inside the print

Functions of the Control Panel 399BBBBBBBBBBBBTotal PagesDisplays the total number of pages printed by the printer (0 to 99999999).Tray MenuThis menu

400 Functions of the Control PanelThe paper type settings in this menu can also be made from your printer driver. Settings you make in your printer dr

Functions of the Control Panel 401BBBBBBBBBBBBLC1 Type/LC2 Type/LC3 Type/LC4 TypeLets you select the paper type loaded in the standard and optional lo

402 Functions of the Control Panel* Default setting varies according to the country of purchase.Page SizeSpecifies the paper size.Wide A4Selecting On

Functions of the Control Panel 403BBBBBBBBBBBBResolutionSpecifies the printing resolution.RITechTurning RITech on produces smoother and crisper lines,

404 Functions of the Control PanelcCaution:Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage th

Functions of the Control Panel 405BBBBBBBBBBBB* Available only when the corresponding option is installed.** Available only when in PCL5e, ESC/Page, E

406 Functions of the Control PanelLangSpecifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet.Time OutSpecifies the len

Functions of the Control Panel 407BBBBBBBBBBBBManual FeedAllows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray. For details on the manual feed mod

408 Functions of the Control PanelSkip Blank PageEnables you to skip blank pages when printing. This setting is available when you print in the PCL5e,

Paper Handling 31222222222222Output trayThe output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts are output face-down, this tray is also

Functions of the Control Panel 409BBBBBBBBBBBBPage ProtectAllocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may n

410 Functions of the Control PanelConfidential Job MenuThis menu allows you to print or delete print jobs stored in the printer’s Hard Disk Drive usin

Functions of the Control Panel 411BBBBBBBBBBBBSelecType InitRestores the control panel menu settings to their default values. Yellow Regist, Magenta R

412 Functions of the Control PanelBuffer SizeDetermines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If Maximum is selected,

Functions of the Control Panel 413BBBBBBBBBBBBNote:❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then t

414 Functions of the Control PanelLJ4 MenuThese settings control the fonts and symbol sets when in the LJ4 mode.* Available only when the optional fon

Functions of the Control Panel 415BBBBBBBBBBBB** Depending on whether Letter (60) or A4 (64) paper has been selected.Note:If you normally use the HP L

416 Functions of the Control PanelFormSelects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a line spacing (VMI) c

Functions of the Control Panel 417BBBBBBBBBBBBGL2 MenuThis menu lets you set the printer to emulate a plotter, allowing you to use software which requ

418 Functions of the Control PanelIf you need to configure the printer settings, first switch to the GL/2 emulation mode, then change the settings usi

32 Paper Handling❏ See “4-Bin Mailbox” on page 379 for information on paper that you can output to the 4-Bin Mailbox.Printing on Special MediaYou can

Functions of the Control Panel 419BBBBBBBBBBBBJoinSpecifies the way in which lines are joined.Pens 0 through 6Allows you to set the thickness of the p

420 Functions of the Control PanelESCP2 MenuThis menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the ESC/P 2 emulation mode.*

Functions of the Control Panel 421BBBBBBBBBBBBPitchSelects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters

422 Functions of the Control PanelAuto CRSpecifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printing po

Functions of the Control Panel 423BBBBBBBBBBBBFX MenuThis menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the FX emulation mod

424 Functions of the Control PanelCondensedTurns condensed printing on or off.T. MarginSets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of t

Functions of the Control Panel 425BBBBBBBBBBBBAuto CRSpecifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the

426 Functions of the Control PanelThese settings are available only when the printer is in the I239X mode.* Depends on whether Letter (63) or A4 (67)

Functions of the Control Panel 427BBBBBBBBBBBBT. MarginSets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The dis

428 Functions of the Control PanelIf you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps be

Paper Handling 33222222222222The following table shows important settings you have to make when using envelopes.Please note the following tips for han

Working with Fonts 429CCCCCCCCCCCCAppendix CWorking with FontsAvailable Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

430 Working with FontsAvailable FontsThe following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your

Working with Fonts 431CCCCCCCCCCCCLJ4/GL2 modeFont name Family HP equivalentCourier Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic CourierITC Zapf Dingbats - ITC Z

432 Working with FontsWhen selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP equivalent column.ITC Avant Garde Book,

Working with Fonts 433CCCCCCCCCCCCNote:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A, OCR B, Code39, EAN/UPC fonts ma

434 Working with FontsI239X modeNote:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR B font may not be readable. Print a

Working with Fonts 435CCCCCCCCCCCCPrinting font samplesYou can print samples of the fonts available in each mode by using the control panel’s Informat

436 Working with Fonts❏ To use PostScript Type 1 fonts in Windows Me/98/95 or Windows NT, you need to use Adobe Type Manager (ATM), ATM Deluxe, or ATM

Working with Fonts 437CCCCCCCCCCCCMost font packages make it easy to manage fonts by providing their own installer. The installer gives you the option

438 Working with Fonts❏ If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon, right-click the CD-

34 Paper HandlingcCaution:Make sure that the size of the envelopes meets the following size requirements:Minimum width: 86.0 mmMinimum length: 139.7 m

Working with Fonts 439CCCCCCCCCCCC6. Select the EPSON Font Manager check box and click Install.Then follow the on-screen instructions.7. When installa

440 Working with FontsEPSON BarCode Fonts support the following types of bar codes.Bar code StandardEPSON BarCodeOCR-B Check DigitCommentsEAN EPSON EA

Working with Fonts 441CCCCCCCCCCCCSystem requirementsTo use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system should meet the following requirements:Note:EPSO

442 Working with FontsFollow these steps to install EPSON BarCode Fonts:1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and that Windows is running on you

Working with Fonts 443CCCCCCCCCCCC6. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check box and click Install.Then follow the on-screen instructions.7. When installa

444 Working with Fonts1. Open a document in your application and enter the characters you want to convert into a bar code.2. Select the characters, th

Working with Fonts 445CCCCCCCCCCCC3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, then set the font size and click OK.Note:In Windows XP, 2000, and

446 Working with Fonts5. Select Print from the File menu, then select your EPSON printer and click Properties. Make the following printer driver setti

Working with Fonts 447CCCCCCCCCCCC❏ Do not apply shading or special character formatting, such as bold, italic, or underline.❏ Print bar codes in blac

448 Working with FontsBarCode Font specificationsThis section contains details on the character input specifications for each EPSON BarCode Font.EPSON

Paper Handling 35222222222222Note:❏ You should only use labels designed for monochrome laser printers or monochrome plain-paper copiers.❏ To prevent t

Working with Fonts 449CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON EAN-13❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code.❏ Because the check digit is added automatica

450 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON UPC-A❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specificati

Working with Fonts 451CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON UPC-E❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the America

452 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON Code39❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check d

Working with Fonts 453CCCCCCCCCCCCThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Check digit❏ S

454 Working with Fonts❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code128 standar

Working with Fonts 455CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON ITF❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American).❏ Four EPSON IT

456 Working with FontsThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start/Stop character❏ Chec

Working with Fonts 457CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Codabar❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insert

458 Working with FontsThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start/Stop character (when

36 Paper HandlingTransparenciesYou can load up to 20 transparencies into the MP tray.The following table shows important settings you have to make whe

Working with Fonts 459CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CDEPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD Num

460 Working with Fonts

Symbol Sets 461DDDDDDDDDDDDAppendix DSymbol SetsIntroduction to Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462In the LJ

462 Symbol SetsIntroduction to Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the internationa

Symbol Sets 463DDDDDDDDDDDDIn the LJ4 Emulation ModeThe following symbol sets are available in LJ4 emulation mode.Available typefaces Symbol set name:

464 Symbol Sets19 TypefacesCourierCG TimesUniverseLetter GothicDoritMalkaNaamitNaskhKoufiRyadhPsMath (5M) Math-8 (8M)19 TypefacesCourierCG TimesUniver

Symbol Sets 465DDDDDDDDDDDDNaskhKoufiRyadhPc864Ara (10V) HPWARA (9V)NaskhKoufiRyadhLine PrinterArabic8 (8V)CourierLine PrinterPcHe862 (15Q) PcGk437 (3

466 Symbol SetsThe 19 typefaces refer to those listed below:International character sets for ISOThe following are the available international characte

Symbol Sets 467DDDDDDDDDDDDIn the ESC/P 2 or FX ModesCharacter TableAvailable typefacesOCR B Courier EPSON RomanEPSON Sans serifEPSON PrestigeEPSON Sc

468 Symbol Sets* Available only in ESC/P2 mode.Times New is a type face compatible with RomanT.Letter Gothic is a type face compatible with OratorS.Ar

Using the Standard Printer Driver 37333333333333Chapter 3Using the Standard Printer DriverAbout the standard printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol Sets 469DDDDDDDDDDDDInternational character setsYou can select one of the following international character sets using the ESC R command: * Ava

470 Symbol SetsIn the I239X Emulation ModeThe available symbol sets in the I239X mode are PcUSA, PcMultilingual, PcEur858, PcPortuguese, PcCanFrench,

Postscript Font Samples 473EEEEEEEEEEEEAppendix EPostscript Font Samples

474 Postscript Font Samples

Glossary 475GlossaryASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning codes to characters and control codes. Th

476 GlossarydrumThe part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to paper.emulationSee printer emulation.FF (Form Feed)A co

Glossary 477memoryThe part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how

478 Glossaryproportional fontA font whose characters have varying amounts of horizontal space depending on the width of the character. Thus the upperc

Glossary 479tonerThe black powder contained in the imaging cartridge that is used to print images on the paper.TrueTypeAn outline font format that was

480 Glossary

38 Using the Standard Printer DriverAbout the standard printer driverThe standard printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to ge

Index 481IndexNumerics4-Bin MailboxAbout, 6Installing, 212Paper jam, 295Paper jam inside the output unit, 300Paper jam inside the printer, 295Removing

482 IndexAbout, 11Settings, 58Duplex UnitAbout, 6, 228Installing, 228Paper jam, 302Removing, 232Specifications, 380EENERGY STAR Compliance, 385Envelop

Index 483Handling precautions, 257Replacing, 258Specifications, 381Installing500-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit A3, 207Hard Disk Drive, 232Interf

484 IndexFont samples, 473PostScript printer driverAbout, 98, 140Hardware requirements, 98, 140Installing for Mac OS 8.6/9.x, 142Installing for Mac OS

Index 485About, 135Using, 136Resetting the printer, 353RITech, 9, 108SSafetyPrecautions, 382Selecting the printer (Mac OS 8.6/9.x)Network connection,

486 IndexUsing options, 331UUninstallingUSB device driver, 93USB connection, Settings, 86USB interface, Specifications, 376WWatermarksAbout, 12Using,

Index 487

ivSelecting a paper source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Driver 39333333333333The printer settings made from many Windows applications override settings made when the printer drive

40 Using the Standard Printer Driver2. Choose the desired resolution from the Print Quality pop-up list.3. If necessary, click the More Settings butto

Using the Standard Printer Driver 41333333333333Resizing printoutsYou can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing.To automatically resi

42 Using the Standard Printer Driver3. Click the Upper Left button (to print the reduced page image at upper left corner of the paper) or the Center b

Using the Standard Printer Driver 433333333333333. Select the Zoom To check box. Then specify the magnification percentage in the box.Note:The percent

44 Using the Standard Printer DriverModifying the print layoutYour printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page by automatically resi

Using the Standard Printer Driver 453333333333333. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Then select the page order in w

46 Using the Standard Printer DriverFollow these steps to print with watermark:1. Click the Special tab.2. Select the Watermark check box. Then click

Using the Standard Printer Driver 473333333333333. Select a watermark from the Watermark Name drop-down list.4. Adjust the image intensity of the wate

48 Using the Standard Printer DriverMaking a new watermarkFollow these steps to create a new watermark:1. Click the Special tab.2. Select the Watermar

vSetting Monitoring Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Driver 493333333333335. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark in the Name box.Note:This screen appears w

50 Using the Standard Printer DriverUsing an overlayThe Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard forms, or templates, that you can u

Using the Standard Printer Driver 513333333333334. Select the Form Overlay check box, and then click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box

52 Using the Standard Printer Driver5. Click the Create Overlay Data button, and then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears.6. Select t

Using the Standard Printer Driver 533333333333337. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box.8. Click the To

54 Using the Standard Printer Driver2. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. Then click

Using the Standard Printer Driver 553333333333331. Re-access the printer driver as described in step 2 in “Creating an overlay” on page 50.2. Make the

56 Using the Standard Printer DriverPrinting with HDD form overlayAll Windows users can use the registered form data in the optional Hard Disk Drive.F

Using the Standard Printer Driver 57333333333333Note:If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to print it and confirm the fo

58 Using the Standard Printer DriverPrinting with the Duplex UnitBy installing the optional Duplex Unit, you can print on both sides of the paper. Whe

viChapter 6 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkSharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186S

Using the Standard Printer Driver 593333333333332. Select the Duplex check box. Then select the Left, Top, or Right button as the Binding position.3.

60 Using the Standard Printer Driver4. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper. Then select whether the front or back sid

Using the Standard Printer Driver 613333333333331. Graphic Mode: Specify the graphic mode.In the High Quality (Printer) mode, the driver sends the pri

62 Using the Standard Printer Driver7. Offset Makes fine adjustments to the printing position on the front and the back of data on a page in 1.0 mm in

Using the Standard Printer Driver 63333333333333Making the Optional SettingsYou can update the installed option information manually if you have insta

64 Using the Standard Printer Driver2. Select the output tray that you want to use from the Output Tray drop-down list, and then click OK.Note:See “4-

Using the Standard Printer Driver 65333333333333Using the Reserve Job FunctionThe Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs in the printer’s

66 Using the Standard Printer DriverRe-Print JobThe Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are currently printing so that you can reprint

Using the Standard Printer Driver 673333333333334. Select the Reserve Job On check box and click the Re-Print Job button.5. Enter a user name and job

68 Using the Standard Printer DriverFollow these steps to use the Verify Job option:1. Click the Basic Settings tab.2. Select the Collate in Printer c

viiPrinting a Status Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Driver 693333333333336. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and stores the print data with information

70 Using the Standard Printer Driver4. Select the Reserve Job On check box and the Stored Job radio button.5. Enter a user name and job name in the co

Using the Standard Printer Driver 713333333333331. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document.2. Click the Optional Settings tab, a

72 Using the Standard Printer Driver❏ Keep passwords in a safe place. You must enter the correct password when printing a Confidential Job.6. Click OK

Using the Standard Printer Driver 73333333333333❏ For Windows 98, 95, or Me:Novell Client 3.32 for Windows 95/98❏ For Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.0:Nove

74 Using the Standard Printer Driver4. In the dialog box that appears, click Install Software.5. Click Custom.6. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 che

Using the Standard Printer Driver 753333333333337. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your printer’s icon is selected, and click OK. Then

76 Using the Standard Printer DriverAccessing EPSON Status Monitor 3To access EPSON Status Monitor 3, open the printer software, click the Utility tab

Using the Standard Printer Driver 77333333333333Getting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable prod

78 Using the Standard Printer Driver3. Text box: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. When a problem occ

viiiPrinter software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334Status and Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Driver 79333333333333Setting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in th

80 Using the Standard Printer Driver3. Select Shortcut Icon: To use the shortcut icon, select the Shortcut Icon check box and choose an icon. The icon

Using the Standard Printer Driver 81333333333333Status Alert windowThe Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a

82 Using the Standard Printer DriverTo display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialo

Using the Standard Printer Driver 83333333333333Re-printing your print jobClicking the Print button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen lets you prin

84 Using the Standard Printer Driver4. Click the Print button. The following screen appears.5. In the screen, confirm the job name and select a copy n

Using the Standard Printer Driver 85333333333333❏ When using an optional Ethernet interface card that doesn’t support the Job Management function.❏ Wh

86 Using the Standard Printer Driver❏ You can find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the printer driver’s

Using the Standard Printer Driver 87333333333333Follow these steps to set up the printer to use the USB interface as its connection to your computer:N

88 Using the Standard Printer Driver4. Select the appropriate USB port from the Print to the following port drop-down list. In Windows Me or 98, selec