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Cardinal U/G Rev. C Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley A5 size 11/6/98 COVER.FM Pass 0 Where to Find Information Unpacking Guide Provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and place the printer. Before using the printer, you need to remove all protective materials as described in the instructions contained in this guide. Setup Guide Provides you with information on assembling the printer’s parts and installing the printer’s software.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 FRONT.FM Pass 0 Æ Color Laser Printer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 FRONT.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CARDINAL.TOC Pass 0 Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CARDINAL.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUX1 menu / AUX2 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LJ4 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GL2 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CARDINAL.TOC Pass 0 Accessing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Customizing the Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Saving your settings .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CARDINAL.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Photoconductor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waste toner collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the outside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the paper path roller . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CARDINAL.TOC Pass 0 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CARDINAL.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Appendix D Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Safety Precautions Be sure to follow these precuations carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: ❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lb), you should not lift or carry it by yourself. Four people should carry it, lifting from the correct positions as shown below. Follow the instructions in the Unpacking Guide carefully.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide. ❏ Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it. ❏ When handling a toner cartridge, always set it on a clean, smooth surface. ❏ Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It cannot be refilled.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 INTRO.FM Pass 0 ❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gasses (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extremes or rapid changes of heat or humidity. Also, be sure to keep all consumable components out of the reach of children.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 INTRO.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER1.FM Pass 0 Chapter 1 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Options and Consumable Products Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options: ❏ The Large Capacity Paper Unit (C81301✽) includes three paper cassettes. It increases paper feeding capacity. ❏ The 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3W (C81302✽) lets you use up to 250 sheets of A3W size paper.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER1.FM Pass 0 Consumable products Life of the following consumables are monitored by the printer. The printer lets you know when replacements are needed.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Controlling the Printer There are a two ways to control your printer and change its settings: ❏ The printer driver (for Microsoft Windows users only) ❏ Control Panel operation (SelecType) Normally, you should use the printer driver to control your printer.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER1.FM Pass 0 The Control Panel The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. The panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons. The display and indicator lights tell you about the current status of the printer, and you can use the buttons to select printer settings and functions.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Chapter 2 Control Panel Function The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Indicator Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ This section explains how to use the control panel; its display, its indicators and its buttons to make settings. In the later part of this section, there is an explanation of how to use the SelecType functions to make more advanced settings. There is also an explanation of the OneTouch settings which help you make the most common settings easily.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 For instructions about how to respond to error messages and maintenance information, see Chapter 8 “Troubleshooting”. For full information on the SelecType options, including the OneTouch commands, see the appropriate sections later in this chapter.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ OneTouch mode 1 On when the printer is in OneTouch mode 1. The following settings can be made in this mode: Paper Source, Page Size, Manual Feed, and Orientation. For details of how to use this OneTouch mode, see “OneTouch mode 1” on page 2-12. OneTouch mode 2 On when the printer is in OneTouch mode 2.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Menu R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode setting listed above this button, or selects the SelecType menu if in SelecType mode. Press this button when the printer is on line to enter SelecType mode. Item Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode option listed above this button, or selects the function available within the current menu, after entering the SelecType mode.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 SelecType Before entering and using SelecType, you should understand how the buttons on the printer’s control panel work. Buttons The functions of the control panel buttons on the printer change when in SelecType mode.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ ❏ To select an item (setting), press Item. Examples of items are Paper Size (in the Printing menu) or Toner Save (in the Config menu). ❏ To select a value (parameter) for an item, press Value. Examples of values are A3 (for Paper Size ) or On or Off (for Toner Save). ❏ To accept a new setting, press Enter.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Emulation Menu These settings select the default emulation for each of the printer’s interfaces. See “Emulation menu” on page 2-15 for further details. 2 Parallel, AUX1*, AUX2 * * Only available when the optional Type B interface is installed. Printing Menu These settings are the settings you will probably change most often in everyday use.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Setup Menu These settings are used to provide the printer with information necessary for printing. See “Setup menu” on page 2-22 for further details. Interface, Time Out, Standby, Lang, Printer Name, Y Toner, M Toner, C Toner, K Toner, Page Count, SelecType Init Parallel Menu These settings control communication between the printer and the host computer when using a parallel interface.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 GL2 Menu These settings control the behavior of the printer when in GL2 emulation mode. See "GL2 menu" on page 2-28 for further details. GL-Mode, Scale, Origin, Pen, End, Join, Pen0, Pen1, Pen 2*, Pen3 *, Pen4*, Pen5*, Pen6* * Available only when in GLlike mode, ESCP2 Menu These settings control the behavior of the printer when in ESCP2 emulation mode.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Using the OneTouch Modes The OneTouch modes are part of SelecType mode, but they are more limited and easier to use. The settings you make in the OneTouch modes and SelecType are reflected in each other.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 OneTouch mode 2 To enter OneTouch mode 2, press the SelecType button (repeatedly if necessary) until the OneTouch mode 2 light (next to RITech) comes on, indicating that the printer is in OneTouch mode 2. The current OneTouch mode 2 settings for RITech, Copies, MP Tray Size, and Out Bin are shown on the display above the corresponding setting.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Understanding SelecType Settings Read this section for a complete description of the settings you can make using the SelecType menus. Test menu For all the settings below, you should press Enter to print the page. You cannot select any values by pressing Value.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Emulation menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You can specify a different emulation for each interface fitted to the printer; in other words, for each computer that you connect to the printer. Since each emulation mode has its own specific set of options, you should make these settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX, GL2 or I239X menus as necessary.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Paper Source Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray (MP), from the lower paper cassette (LC1), or from the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit that has three paper cassettes (LC2, LC3, LC4). If you select Auto, paper feeds from the tray containing paper that matches the paper selected using the Page Size setting.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Copies Selects the number of copies of each page to be printed, up to 999. Note: You can also make the Copies setting directly from OneTouch Mode 2. Manual Feed This item selects manual feed mode. For further details about the manual feed mode, see the section "Manually Loading Paper" on page 3-9. Note: You can also make the Manual Feed setting from OneTouch Mode 1.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Tray Size menu Use this menu to make the MP Tray paper size setting and check the currently loaded paper size in the standard and optional paper cassettes, if installed.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Config menu This menu allows you to make various settings which affect the operation of the printer. Setting Parameters RITech Off, On Toner Save Off, On Top Offset -5.0 to 6.0 mm in 0.5 mm steps Left Offset -5.0 to 6.0 mm in 0.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Top Offset Makes fine adjustments to the vertical position of the printing on the page. c Caution: Be sure that the printed image does not extend over the top edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. Left Offset Use this option to make fine adjustments to the horizontal position of the printing on the page.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Page Protect Allocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may need to use Page Protect if you are printing a highly complex page. If a Print Overrun error occurs, change the setting to ON and reprint your data.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Setup menu This menu allows you to set up various parameters, mainly concerned with the printer hardware. Setting Parameters Interface Auto, Parallel, AUX1*, AUX2* Time Out 0, 5 to 300 in 1 step Standby Enable, Disable Lang English, FranÁais, Deutsch, ITALIANO, ESPA—OL, SVENSKA, Dansk, Nederl.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Standby There are two levels of standby mode. The printer saves energy by reducing power to the fixing heater if the printer receives no data for 30 minutes (level1) or 60 minutes (level2). In this mode, the printer begins to warm up as soon as you start to send print data; it is ready to print in about 60 seconds (level1) or 300 seconds (level2).
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Parallel menu This menu allows you to make settings which control the parallel interface. Setting Parameters Speed Fast, Normal Bi-D Nibble, ECP, Off Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum Speed Specifies the transfer speed between the computer and the printer. It does this by selecting the delay period between the STROBE and the ACKNLG signal.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 AUX1 menu / AUX2 menu This menu is only available if the optional interface has been installed. Setting Parameters Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum 2 Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory used for receiving and printing data received through the optional interface. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated to receiving data.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Setting Parameters SymSet** IBM-US, Roman-8, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO, 8859-9 ISO, IBM-DN, PcMultiling, PcE.Europe, PcTk437, WiAnsi, WiE.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Pitch Chooses the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font used in the print job, if the font is scalable and is fixed-pitch. The font pitch is expressed in cpi (characters per inch). Height Chooses the height of the font used in the print job, if the font is a proportional scalable font. The height is expressed in points; one inch being approximately equal to 72 points.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ GL2 menu When using the printer in EPSON GL/2 mode, it emulates a plotter, allowing you to use software which requires a plotter for output. The mode is similar to the GL/2 mode which is supported in HP LaserJet 4 mode. The EPSON GL/2 mode emulates some of the HP-GL plotter commands and includes all the commands found in HP’s GL/2 mode, as well as two additional commands.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Scale Selects whether the output from the software is scaled, and if so, how the scale factor is calculated: based on the output paper size of the software application. Origin Selects whether the logical origin of the “plotter” is from the corner or the center of the paper. Pen Selects the logical “pen” which is used to “plot” the drawing. End Selects the way in which lines end.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Before you start printing in the GL/2 mode You may need to change the printer settings, depending on your output needs. First, check the printer’s settings to make sure they match the data you are trying to print. Check the following items; the information may be necessary later.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 ESCP2 and FX menus This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in ESCP2 or FX emulation mode. The same menu items are available for both emulation modes unless specifically mentioned otherwise. Setting Parameters Font Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T*, Orator S, Sans H*, Script, OCR A, OCR B Pitch 10, 12, 15, Prop.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Font Selects the font which is used for printing. Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of fixed fonts, measured in cpi (characters per inch), or you can choose proportional spacing. Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off. T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is measured in inches.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 Auto CR This selects whether the printer performs a carriage-return/linefeed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printer position goes beyond the right margin. If this setting is Off, the printer does not print any characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a carriage-return character.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ I239X menu I239X mode emulates IBM 2390/2391 Plus commands. For detailed information on most of the settings and parameters in the table below, refer to the previous section. Setting Parameters Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif Pitch 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 24, Prop. (all fixed pitches are in cpi) Code Page 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 T. Margin 0.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Chapter 3 Paper Handling Available Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 EPSON Special Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 General Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Paper that should not be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Available Paper This section explains what kind of paper you can use with your printer. Be sure not to use paper not mentioned in this section. Note: The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 General Paper You can use the following paper in addition to EPSON special media introduced in previous section.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Paper that should not be used You cannot the following paper in this printer. Thein use can cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Paper Sources This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types. MP Tray Paper type Paper size Capacity Plain Paper A3W*, A3*, A4, A5, B4*, B5, International B5, Letter (LT), Half-Letter (HLT), Legal (LG)*, Executive (EXE), Government Legal (GLG)*, Government Letter (GLT), Ledger (B)*, F4* Custom-size paper: 90 x 139.7 mm minimum 330.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Standard Lower Paper Cassette Unit Paper type Paper size Capacity Plain Paper A3*, A4, B4*, B5**, Letter (LT), Legal (LG)*, Executive (EXE)**, Ledger (B)* Up to 250 sheets (Total thickness: less than 28 mm) 3 * These sizes should be loaded short edge first.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Selecting a Paper Source There are two ways to select the printer’s paper source. ❏ Access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper Source list. Then click OK. ❏ Access SelecType mode on the printers control panel and select the paper source that you want to use in Paper Source items. (See Chapter 2.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Manually loading paper You can load paper manually. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. The manual loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for automatic paper feeding, except that you load paper one sheet at a time, and press the On Line button to print each page.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 5. Send a print job from your application. The control panel display shows Manual Feed and the selected page size and paper source. 6. Press On Line to print. The sheet of paper is loaded and printed. 7. Press On Line again to print the next page of print data, if necessary. Repeat these steps for each page you print.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley c R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Caution: Following paper cannot be used with the face-down tray. Use the face-up tray with the following papers: ❏ Plain paper smaller than 182 × 257 mm, such as A5 or HalfLetter size ❏ EPSON Color Laser Transparencies 3 ❏ Envelopes ❏ Thick paper ❏ Labels Face-up Tray Your printout also can be stacked facing up.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ How to select an output tray There are two ways to specify which output tray you want to use, the face-down tray or the face-up tray: Using the printer driver: Click the Basic Settings tab and select either the FaceDown Tray or the FaceUp Tray check box. Then click OK. Using SelecType mode with the control panel: Select FD (face-down tray) or FU (face-up tray) as the Out Bin setting.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 2. If you want to load A3W-size paper, lay the inside left-edge guide down. If you want to load media other than A3W-size paper, make sure the guide is standing up. 3 3. Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 4. Load a stack of paper with the printable surface up with the left edge of the paper resting against the left paper guide. Then slide the right paper guide against the right edgs of the paper. 5. Select the paper size that matches the paper loaded by OneTouch mode 2 (SelecType) from the control panel. (See Chapter 2 for using SelecType mode.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Loading the paper cassette You can load paper the same way for the standard paper cassette and the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. If you use the special media such as EPSON Color Laser Transparencies or envelopes, see the section “Printing on Special Paper” later in this chapter. 1. Turn on the printer. 3 2. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops. 3.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ 7. Slide the edge guides until they just touch the edge of the stack of paper. Make sure to adjust the small edge guide so that it points to the size mark that matches paper loaded. LT 17" A4 A3 B5 B4 LG Note: The printer automatically knows the size of loaded paper from the position of small edge guide, so you need to adjust it the correct position.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Printing on Special Paper Media Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 ❏ When loading the transparencies in the printer, insert the edge with the arrows first. 3 ❏ If you attempt to load any other transparencies in this printer, the printer stops feeding it in order to prevent printer damage. If you load EPSON Color Laser Transparencies the wrong direction or wrong with the wrong faces up, the printer stops to feeding.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Envelopes The print quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. c Caution: Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes in contact with the fuser.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley c R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER3.FM Pass 0 Caution: Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements. Height: 143 mm (including opened flap) Width: 90 mm 3 Min. 143 mm Min. 90 mm ❏ Access the printer driver and select the Rotate by 180 check box in the Basic Settings menu.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Chapter 4 Functions of the Printer Driver The Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Accessing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ The Printer Software The printer software includes a printer driver and a printer utility. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utility lets you check the status of your printer. There are four levels of settings: Automatic setting The quickest and easiest way to start printing. See page 4-6.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Accessing the Printer Software You can access the printer driver directly from any Windows application, or from My Computer.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Using the Automatic Setting When Automatic is selected on the Basic Settings menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the Color setting you select. Color is the only setting you need to make by yourself.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Using the Predefined Settings The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize the print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera. 1. Click Advanced on the Basic Settings menu. You will find the predefined settings in the list near the Advanced button. 4 2.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ The printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Presentation Good for Printing presentation documents including graphs, charts, and text Graphic Good for printing graphs and charts Text Good for printing text-only documents PhotoEnhance2 Good for printing images captured using video input, a digital camera, or scanner.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Customizing the Print Settings Many users will never need to make their own print settings manually. However, if you need more control over the driver, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment, see below. 1. Click Advanced on the Basic Settings menu and then click More Settings. The Advanced Settings dialog box appears: 4 2.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Saving your settings To save your custom settings, click Save Settings in the Basic Settings menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: Type a unique name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click the Save button. Your settings will appear in the list next to the Advanced button on the Basic Settings menu.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Making the Media Type Setting On the Basic Settings menu, select the Media setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. See the following to determine the Media setting for your paper. First find your paper, then click the corresponding Media setting.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Using the Layout menu Zoom Options Normal Prints your document at its normal size. Custom Allows you to manually define the percentage you want to enlarge or reduce an image. Click the arrows to select a scaling ratio from 50% to 200% Fit to Page Proportinally enlarges or reduces the size of your document to make it fit the paper size you select in the Output Paper list.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Print Layout Pages Prints 2 or 4 pages of your document on a single piece of paper. Page Order Allows you to select the order of the printed pages. Print the Frame Allows you to print a frame around each page on the sheet of paper. The Print page frames feature is active if a check appears in the check box.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Using the Overlay menu In this menu, you can use the form overlay function. The form overlay function prints form data overlaid with data made by another application. You can create form data and save it.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Chapter 5 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Checking Printer Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer and is can be used with Microsoft Windows 95/98 or NT4.0. It allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 5. Click OK. The installation starts. Follow the instructions on the screen. After you install EPSON Status Monitor 2 and restart your computer, the Status Monitor starts automatically and adds a printer-shaped background monitoring icon to the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen. This icon appears only when the Status Monitor is active.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Checking Printer Status Information This section describes how to use the Status Monitor to get general and detailed printer status information. Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window You can select many Status Monitor menu commands by clicking the buttons on the toolbar from this window.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 The appearance of the icon next to each printer name changes depending on the printer’s status as described in the table below. See online help for more information. Icon appearance Description Green The printer is ready to print, or currently printing. Yellow The printer needs routine maintenance. Red A printer error has occurred and your printer cannot print.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Printer menu To get detailed information on the status of each printer in the Installed Printers list, select a printer from the list, then select from the Printer menu options described below. ❏ Printer Status Opens the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer’s status. To use the Printer Status window, see page 5-9.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 View menu To control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list, select from the View menu options described below. 5 ❏ Toolbar/Status Bar Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. ❏ Large Icons Small Icons Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Settings menu Use the Settings menu options described below to adjust the monitoring interval for the printer, add and delete printers from the Installed Printers list, or activate the Status Monitor. ❏ Monitoring Preferences Opens the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can adjust the monitoring interval and make background monitoring settings for the selected printer.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view the Status Monitor’s version number and copyright information. Using the Printer Status window You can open the Printer Status window to see detailed information on the status of a printer.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Printer Information menu If your printer is connected to your computer through a network, this menu provides information on network connections and other printer resources.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER5.FM Pass 0 2. Select the printer you want to monitor from the Installed Printers list, and then click Monitoring Preferences on the Settings menu. The dialog box appears. Note: The Background Monitoring and Status Alert settings in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box are not available while the Status Monitor is inactive. 3. Use the slider to adjust the monitoring interval, if necessary.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER6.FM Pass 0 Chapter 6 Using Options 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Large Capacity Paper Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER6.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ There are a number of options available for your printer as introduced on page 1-4. For installing each option, follow the instructions “Installing the Options” in the Setup Guide. In this Chapter, special notices are described. 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3W This option lets you load A3W-size paper up to 250 sheets. To install this option, see Setup Guide.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER6.FM Pass 0 Large Capacity Paper Unit This option has three paper cassettes and increases paper feeding capacity. For installing this option, see Setup Guide. For loading paper in the paper cassette, see page 3-15 in this manual. c Caution: This printer weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lb).
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Memory Module Your printer has 64 MB memory as default. You can increase this printer memory up to 256 MB by installing optional DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module). This printer has two slots for optional DIMMs. To install DIMMs, see Setup Guide. You can purchase DIMMs from many vendors.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER6.FM Pass 0 Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Precautions when replacing consumable products. . . . . . . . 7-2 Replacement messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Replacing Consumable Products You need to replace the following consumable products when you are given a notice message on the control panel display or in EPSON Status Monitor 2. Precautions when replacing consumable products When replacing consumable products, please be sure to: ❏ Clear enough space for the replacement procedure.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Replacement messages When you find the following messages on the control panel display or on the screen of EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility, replace the appropriate comsumable products. You can continue to printing for a short time after a message appears, but EPSON recommends early replacement to maintain print quality and extend the life of your printer.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ If you continue to use the printer without replacing consumable products and it reaches the end of its service life, the printer stops printing and displays the following messeges on the control display or in EPSON Status Monitor 2. When this happens, the printer cannot resume printing until you replace the depleted consumable products.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Toner cartridge According to the message on the control panel display or on the screen of EPSON Status Monitor 2, replace the correct toner cartridge from the list below: Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Black) S050016 S050017 S050018 S050019 Handling precautions ❏ Do not put a used toner cartridge in the printer.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Replacing a toner cartridge 1. Confirm the color of the toner cartridge that needs to be replaced by checking the control panel display. 2. Open the front cover. 3. See which color currently appears in the cartridge installment window. If you can see the color that you need to replace, go to step 5. If you see a different color, go to next step.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 4. There is a switch located at the upper left. Push it up, then release it. There is a round knob located just above the installment window. Turn it clockwise until it stops. The switch drops down to lower position automatically and the next cartridge slot appears in the installation window. Repeat this step until the cartridge that you want to replace appears.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 6. Pull the cartridge out of the slot. 7. Take a new cartridge out of package and gently shake it back and forth and from front to back as shown below to distribute toner evenly.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 8. Hold the cartridge arrow side up. Insert it all the way into the cartridge slot. 9. Turn the cartridge knob clockwise 90 degrees so that the O symbol on the knob is in the position shown below. By turning knob, the cartridge is inserted and locked into the slot.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Fuser oil roll Prepare the fuser oil roll S052002 for replacement. Handling precautions ❏ Do not touch the white roll surface. ❏ If the oil gets your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately. ❏ The roll should be always kept horizontally. Do not tilt or lean it against something. Doing so can cause oil leakage and reduced print quality.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 2. Hold the handle of the fuser unit and pull it all the way out. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser or the area around the fuser, which are marked CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot. 3. Hold the handle of the fuser oil roll and remove it.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 4. Take a new fuser oil roll from the box and remove the cover and two shipping pins as shown below: Note: Do not touch the white roll surface. 5. Hold the roll handle and insert it into the fuser unit, matching the green marks on the roll and unit.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 6. Push the roll down firmly until it clicks into place. 7. Push the fuser unit into the printer until it clicks. 7 Photoconductor unit Prepare the photoconductor unit S051061 for replacement. The photoconductor unit includes the waste toner collector. When you replace the photoconductor unit, the waste toner collector is replaced at the same time.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Handling precautions ❏ When replacing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light any longer than necessary. ❏ Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect print quality.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 3. Turn the large lever counterclockwise 90 degrees. 4. Turn the small lever to the right. 7 5. Pull the photoconductor unit about 30 cm out of the printer.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 6. Hold the handle at the top of the photoconductor unit and gently pull it all the way out. 7. Take a new photoconductor unit out of its package and remove the protective sheet by holding the handle as shown below. c 7-16 Caution: ❏ Be sure not to scratch or touch the surface of the drum.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 8. Hold the handle at the top of the photoconductor unit and place the unit on the guide rails. Insert it all the way into the printer. c Caution: Be sure not to touch the surface of the drum. 7 9. Turn the small lever to the left.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 10. Turn the large lever clockwise 90 degrees. 11. Close the front cover. Waste toner collector Prepare the waste toner collector S050020 for replacement. The waste toner collector is a part of the photoconductor unit and it is replaced during photoconductor unit replacement, however, sometimes you may need to replace the waste toner collector seperately.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Replacing the waste toner collector 1. Open the front cover. 2. Grasp the handle and tab of the waste toner collector to release the lock.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 3. Pull out the waste toner collector. 4. Take out a new waste toner collector. 5. Hold the handle of the collector and insert it into the slot all the way until the tab clicks. 6. Close the front cover.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a paper feeding problem and there is no probelm with your paper, you may be able to alleviate the problem by cleaning the paper path roller as described in this section.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 2. Pull out the paper path unit on the right side of the printer. 3. Wipe the upper side of two paper path rollers gently with a clean dampened cloth. c Caution: Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or any electronic components. 4. Close the paper path unit.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 Transporting the Printer For long distances If you need to move your printer a long distance, the printer should be repacked using the original box, packing materials and protective materials. Contact your dealer for assistance. For short distances When you need to move the printer a short distance, note the following points. When you move the printer only 1.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ 2. Four people should lift the printer to un install the MP tray because the printer weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lb). Make sure to lift it from the correct positions: : 1 2 3 4 c Caution: Do not hold the MP tray. 3. When moving the printer always keep it horizontal. To move the printer together with the large capacity paper unit 1.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER7.FM Pass 0 2. Slide the printer together with the paper unit. c Caution: Do not slide the printer on angled or uneven surfaces.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Error messages for paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Precautions for clearing jammed paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Clearing the paper cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Clearing Jammed Paper When paper is jammed in the printer, the printer’s control panel display and EPSON Status Monitor 2 provide alert messages. Error messages for paper jam If any of the following messages appear on the control panel display, you must clear all jammed paper. Paper Jam Paper is jammed at the fuser unit. Feed Jam Paper is jammed in the loading entrance area.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Precautions for clearing jammed paper Make sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper: ❏ Do not remove jammed paper by force. Torn paper can be difficult to remove and might cause other paper jams. Pull it gently in order to avoid tearing.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 2. Remove the jammed or crumpled paper. If the paper is torn, check to make sure you remove all pieces. 3. Replace the paper stock in the paper cassette and close it. 4. Pull the paper path unit out slowly until it stops. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 5. Pull out the jammed paper from the bottom of the paper path unit. 6. Close the paper path unit firmly .
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 7. Close the paper path unit firmly. Clearing the fuser unit c Caution: When the paper is jammed in the path to the face-up tray, clear it from the fuser unit. Do not pull jammed paper from the faceup tray. 1. Pull the fuser unit out gently until it stops. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 2. Grasp the handle of the fuser oil roll and remove it. Handle c Caution: ❏ Do not touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot. ❏ Reattach the fuser oil roll as soon as you clear any jammed paper. ❏ The roll should be always kept horizontally. Do not tilt or place it against something.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 3. Turn the knob in the fuser unit to eject the jammed paper as shown below. 4. Pull out the jammed paper.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 5. Reattach the fuser oil roll. 6. Close the fuser unit firmly.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Clearing the output path cover c Caution: When the paper is jammed in the path to the face-down tray, clear it from the fuser unit. Do not pull jammed paper from the facedown tray. 1. Open the output path cover on the left side of the printer. 2. Remove all jammed paper. If paper has jammed at the top of the output path, gently lift it out.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 3. Close the output path cover. Clearing the optional large capacity paper unit 1. Open the feeder cover on the right side of the paper unit.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 2. Pull the jammed paper out gently. Be careful not to tear the paper. 3. Close the feeder cover. Note: If the paper is jammed in the paper cassette mounted in the paper unit, see page 8-3.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Problems and Solutions You can solve most printer problems with the help of the manual. Look through this section to find the kind of problem you have, then try the recommended solutions in the order they are presented until your problem is solved. Note: If the problem persists after you work through the suggestions in this section, contact your dealer for assistance.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 The On Line light is on but nothing prints. Cause What to do Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer. Perform the procedure described in “Connecting to the computer” in the Setup Guide. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Printout problems The font selected with software commands won't print. Cause What to do You may use the printer fonts substituted for specified TrueType fonts. In the printer driver, choose “Print TrueType fonts as bitmap” on the Optional Setting menu. The selected font is not supported by your printer. Be sure you have installed the correct font.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Position of the printout is not correct Cause What to do Page length and margins are set incorrectly in your application. Make sure that you are using the correct page length and margin settings in your software program. Graphics don't print correctly Cause What to do The printer emulation setting in your software program may be incorrect.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Print quality problems The background is dark or dirty. Cause What to do The paper path inside the printer may be dusty. Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a soft, dry cloth. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Black or white bands appear in the printout. Cause What to do The paper path inside the printer may be dusty. Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a soft, dry cloth. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page. There may be a problem with the photoconductor unit. Replace the photoconductor unit.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper or smooth-high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See Chapter 3 “Paper Handling” for information on choosing paper. The paper path inside the printer may be dusty.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Completely blank pages Cause What to do The printer may have loaded more than one sheet at a time. Remove the paper stack and fan it. Tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Then reload the paper. There may be no toner in the toner cartridge.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 There may be a problem with the photoconductor unit. _______ _______ _______ Replace the photoconductor unit. See “Replacing the photoconductor unit” on page 7-14. Non-printed side of the page is dirty Cause What to do Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Memory problems The message Need Memory appears on the control panel display. Cause What to do The printer has insufficient memory available for the current task. To correct the error, press the Continue button on the control panel. If the message remains, reset the printer as described on page 8-35.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Paper handling problems Paper does not feed from the proper paper source. Cause What to do The paper source setting may not be correct. Be sure you have selected the proper paper source in your software. There may be no paper in the paper cassette or MP tray. Load it with paper. Too many sheets may be loaded in the paper cassette or MP tray.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Error Messages This section contains a list of the messages shown on the display, giving a brief description of each message and suggestions for correcting the problem. You should realize that not every message shown on the display indicates a problem, however.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ XXXX Toner Crtg Out XXXX: Letter(s) of Y, M, C, and/or K is indicated. The indicated (XXXX) toner cartridge is not installed in the printer. Install the proper toner cartridge. See “Replacing a toner cartridge” on page 7-4. Insert Photocondctr The photoconductor unit is not installed, or is installed incorrectly. Turn off the printer, then install or reinstall the photoconductor unit.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Replace Photocondctr The photoconductor unit has reached the end of its service life. Turn off the printer, then remove the photoconductor unit and install the new photoconductor unit. See ”Replacing the photoconductor unit” on page 7-14. Replace Waste T Box The waste toner collector has become full. Replace it with a new waste toner collector.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ XXXX Toner Out XXXX: Letter(s) of Y, M, C, and/or K is indicated. No toner is in the indicated (XXXX) toner cartridge(s). Replace it with the new toner cartridge. See “Replacing a toner cartridge” on page 7-4. Turn Paper Paper is loaded incorrectly (you cannot load paper short-edge first). Turn the paper 90 degrees and load it (you need to load long-edge first.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Paper Set XXX YYYY XXX: The selected paper source is indicated. YYYY: The selected paper size is indicated. The paper loaded in the specified paper source (XXX) does not match the required paper size (YYYY). Replace the loaded paper with the correct size and press Continue.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Illegal Aux I/F Card This message means that the printer cannot communicate with the installed optional interface card. Turn off the printer and remove the card, then reinstall it. Illegal DIMM A The printer cannot read the installed optional DIMM. Turn off the printer and remove the DIMM. Write Error DIMM A This message indicates an internal error in the printer. Reset the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Need Memory The printer has insufficient memory available for the current task. Add more memory to your printer as described in “Memory Module” on page 6-4. Format Error DIMM A An unformatted DIMM has been inserted. If the DIMM has been formatted, but is unreadable, format the DIMM again.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Oil Roll Near Empty The amount of remaining oil in the fuser oil roll is very small. Early replacement with the new fuser oil roll is recommended. See “Replacing the fuser oil roll” on page 7-10. XXXX Toner Low XXXX: Letter(s) of Y, M, C, and/or K is indicated. The amount of remaining toner in the indicated (XXXX) toner cartridge(s) is very small.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 CHAPTER8.FM Pass 0 Resetting the Printer Reset Resetting the printer stops printing and clears the current print job received from the active interface. You may want to reset the printer when there is a problem with the print job itself and the printer cannot print successfully. To reset the printer, hold down the Alt and the Reset button until Reset appears on the display.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPA.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Paper type specifications Plain paper Weight: 60 to 105 g/m 2, 16 to 28 lb Size: A3W (328 mm × 453 mm) A3 (297 mm × 420 mm) A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) A5 (148 mm × 210 mm) B4 (257 mm × 364 mm) B5 (182 mm × 257 mm) International B5 (176 mm × 250 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) Half-Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches) Government Letter (8.5 × 10.5 inches) Government Legal (8.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPA.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Labels Weight: 105 to 220 g/m2, 28 to 58.5 lb Size: 90 to 330.2 mm × 139.7 to 483 mm Paper Source: MP tray Thick paper Weight: 105 to 220 g/m2, 28 to 58.5 lb Size: 90 to 330.2 mm × 139.7 to 483 mm Paper Source: MP tray EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Size: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Letter (8.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Printer General Printing method: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process Resolution: 600 dpi × 600 dpi Continuous Printing speed (with A4/Letter): Color printing: 4 pages per minute or more Black only printing: 16 pages per minute or more First print (with A4/ Letter): Color printing: To face-up tray: Less than 42.6 seconds To face-down tray: Less than 47.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPA.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Interfaces Parallel interface The parallel (IEEE 1284-I compliant) interface connector pin assignments are shown in the table below. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Pin No.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ nACK/PtrClk/PeriphClk All modes: DATA 8 is the MSB, DATA 1 is the LSB. Compatibility mode: Acknowledgment low pulse in order to indicate that data was transferred from the host. Negotiation phase: Low signal indicates IEEE 1284 is supported; set to high afterwards to indicate that theXflag and “data available” flag are valid.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 PError/AckDataReq/nAckReverse Compatibility mode: High signal indicates that a feed jam has occurred in the paper supply section, or that there is no paper in the paper tray. Negotiation phase: High signal indicates whether or not IEEE 1284 is supported. Afterwards, this signal conforms with NDataAvail (nFault).
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ nAutoFd/HostBusy/HostAck Compatibility mode: Not used. Negotiation phase: In order to request 1284 mode, this signal is set low and IEEE 1284active (nSelectIn) is set high. Afterwards, this signal is set high whenPtrClk (nAck) is set low. Reverse data transfer phase: In nibble mode, setting this signal low indicates to the printer that the host is ready to receive data.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 nInit/nReverseRequest Compatibility mode: When a low signal is detected, the printer is deemed to be BUSY until the low signal is released. Negotiation phase: Always high. Reverse data transfer phase: Always high. ECP mode: Low when switching to reverse direction. The peripheral device has permission to drive the data signal only when this signal is low and 1284active is high.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ nSelectIn/IEEE1284active Compatibility mode: Always low. Negotiation phase: This signal is set high at the same time that HostBusy is low in order to request 1284 mode. Reverse data transfer phase: This signal is set high to indicate that the bus direction is from the printer to the host.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Using the ECP mode in Windows 95 To use the ECP mode with a Parallel (IEEE 1284 level I compliant) connector, your computer must support the ECP mode. Note: The ECP mode is not available with Windows NT 4.0. To use the ECP mode, follow these steps: 1.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPA.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Options and Consumables 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3W (C81302]) Paper size: A3W (328 mm × 453 mm) Paper weight: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Paper feed: Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 250 sheets Paper types: Plain paper Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight 108 mm (4.3 inches) 560 mm (22.0 inches) 547 mm (21.5 inches) 2.7 kg (5.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPA.FM Pass 0 Toner cartridges Storage temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Storage humidity: 15 to 80% RH Life: Black: Up to 4500 images (under the conditions of A4size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio) Yellow, Megenta, Cyan: Up to 6000 images The number of pages you can print with toner cartridges varies depending on the type of printing.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPB.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Introduction to Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Normally, your software handles fonts and symbols, so you probably never need to adjust the printer's settings.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 sizeAPPB.FM 11/6/98Pass 0 In LJ4 Emulation Mode The following table lists the symbol sets available in LJ4 emulation mode. A table of the characters for each set is included later in this chapter. Symbol set name Symbol set ID for ESC ( Available typefaces (see next page) Roman-8* (includes another 19 sets) Roman Extension ECM94-1 Legal 8859-2 ISO PsMath 8859-9 ISO WiTurkish MsPublishing VeMath DeskTop Math-8 WiE.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPB.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes PC 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 857, 852, BRASCII, Abicamp PC 437 OCR A EPSON Roman N × × × Courier SWC N N × × EPSON Sans serif N × × × EPSON Prestige N × × × EPSON Script N × × × Letter Gothic SWC N N × × Swiss 721 SWM* N N × × Dutch 801 SWM* N N × × OCR B × × N × OCR A × × × N *Available only in ESC/P 2 mode.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPB.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ International Character Sets You can select one of the following international character sets using either SelecType or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France” in SelecType, the characters in the “France” row in the table below are used in the italic character table.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 sizeAPPB.FM 11/6/98Pass 0 Characters available with the ESC (^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC (^ command.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPB.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ In I239X Emulation Mode Available symbol sets in I239X mode are PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, and PC865. Refer to “ESC/P 2 or FX modes” in the previous section. Available fonts are EPSON Sans Serif, Courier SWC, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPC.FM Pass 0 Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 GL/2 context commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9 ESC/P 2 mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9 FX mode . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ FX mode Printer commands arranged by topic The following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commands by topic.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPC.FM Pass 0 Overall printing style Select letter quality or draft ESC x n Note: The print quality and speed cannot be changed even if you send the ESC x command.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPC.FM Pass 0 PJL Commands This section lists the available commands for printer job language mode (PJL). For more information on PJL, refer to the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual from Hewlett-Packard.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ I239X Emulation Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the I239X emulation mode. For more information on these commands, see IBM's 2390/2391 reference manual.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPD.FM Pass 0 Appendix D Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6 Downloading fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPD.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Read this section if you would like to know more about fonts and see samples of the installed fonts. To select a font, use your application program. Font problems are uncommon but some may occur, such as: ❏ The printer substitutes a font other than the one you selected with your software. ❏ The printed page does not exactly match what is on screen.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPD.FM Pass 0 Available Fonts The following table lists the fonts that are installed on your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your software's font list if you are using the driver provided with the printer. (If you are using a different driver, all of these fonts may not be available.) The fonts provided with the printer are shown in the following table.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPD.FM Pass 0 Font name Bitmap font _______ _______ _______ HP equivalent Line Printer - Line Printer OCR A - - OCR B - - Code 3-9 - - EAN/UPC Bold - When selecting fonts in your software program, choose the font name listed in the HP equivalent column.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPD.FM Pass 0 I239X mode Font name Scalable font EPSON Sans serif - Courier SWC Medium, Bold EPSON Prestige - EPSON Gothic - EPSON Presentor - EPSON Orator - EPSON Script - Font name OCR B Bitmap font - To see the font samples, use the Test Menu in SelecType. 1. Make sure that paper is loaded. 2. Press Menu while the printer is on line. 3.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPD.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Adding More Fonts Fonts that reside on your computer's hard disk can be downloaded, or transferred, to the printer so they can be printed. Downloaded fonts, also called soft fonts, remain in printer memory until you turn off the printer or otherwise reinitialize it. If you plan on downloading many fonts, make sure your printer has sufficient memory.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPE.FM Pass 0 Appendix E E Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users . . . . . . . . E-2 For Australian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 For Singapore users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 For Hong Kong users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPE.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and online help, contact EPSON customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you are able to give the exact information indicated below.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPE.FM Pass 0 Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON faxback service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPE.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Pre Sales Enquiry Desk The Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland, and via Email at info@epson.co.uk.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley R Cardinal U/G Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 11/6/98 APPE.FM Pass 0 Your Dealer Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems. They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take. EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley APPE.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ For Hong Kong users To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. c A5 size 11/6/98 APPF.FM Pass 0 Appendix F Map of SelecType Menus Switching between SelecType Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 APPF.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Switching between SelecType Menus The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. KEY Pressing the Menu button displays the next menu. Pressing the Alt + Menu buttons displays the prior menu. ( F-2 ) This is only available with option.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning codes to characters and control codes. The system is widely used by manufacturers of computers, printers, and software. auto line feed A printer feature in which each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed (LF) code.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ emulation See printer emulation. fixed-width font A font whose characters are allotted the same amount of horizontal space, no matter the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M receives the same amount of space as the letter l. font A set of characters and symbols that share a common typographic design and style. font family The collection of all sizes and styles of a font.
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Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 pitch A measure of the number of characters per inch (cpi) for fixed-width fonts. point size The height of a particular font as measured from the top of the tallest character to the bottom of the lowest. A point is a typographic unit of measure equivalent to 1/72 of an inch.
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L Cardinal U/G Rev. C A5 size 11/6/98 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Kimura Nishi Hoadley _______ _______ _______ serif The small decorative strokes that come off the main lines of a character. status sheet A report that lists the printer settings and other printer information. symbol set A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table.
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EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON UK LTD. 20770 Madrona Ave. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, P.O. Box 2842 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Torrance, CA 90509-2842 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (800) 922-8911 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (310) 782-5220 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A. Zülpicher Straße 6, 68 bis, rue Marjolin 40549 Düsseldorf Germany 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: (0211) 56030 Phone: 33.1.40.87.37.
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