Epson AcuLaser CX11F Guida di Configurazione

1Color Laser productNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanica

10Printing a Status Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303Canceling a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100 Using the Printer Software with WindowsStopping monitoringYou can stop monitoring the printing status by clearing the Monitor the Printing Status

Using the Printer Software with Windows 1014444444444442. Clear the check boxes of the types of printers you do not want to monitor.3. Click OK to app

102 Using the Printer Software with Windows3. For Windows Me or 98, select the EPUSB1: (your product) USB port from the Print to the following port dr

Using the Printer Software with Windows 103444444444444Canceling PrintingIf the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled c

104 Using the Printer Software with WindowsUninstalling the Printer SoftwareWhen you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be sure to unins

Using the Printer Software with Windows 1054444444444444. Select EPSON Printer Software, then click Add/Remove. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003,

106 Using the Printer Software with Windows6. Click the Utility tab, and confirm that the check box for the printer software you want to uninstall is

Using the Printer Software with Windows 107444444444444Uninstall the USB device driverWhen you connect the product to your computer with a USB interfa

108 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote:❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the product is connected to Windows Me or 98 with a USB

Using the Printer Software with Windows 109444444444444Setting the print server❏ For Windows Me or 98, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printe

11Cleaning the ADF pickup roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355Transporting the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSetting up your printer as a shared printerWhen the print server’s OS is Windows Me or 98, follow the steps

Using the Printer Software with Windows 111444444444444Note:❏ Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur.❏ When sharing th

112 Using the Printer Software with WindowsFor Windows XP or Server 2003, if the following menu appears, click either Network Setup Wizard or If you u

Using the Printer Software with Windows 113444444444444Note:Do not use spaces or hyphens for the Share name, or an error may occur.4. Select the addit

114 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSelect Windows being used for clients, then click OK.For Windows Me or 98 clientsSelect Intel Windows 95 or

Using the Printer Software with Windows 115444444444444Note:❏ The screen in Windows Server 2003 is different from the screens shown above.❏ You do not

116 Using the Printer Software with WindowsWhen installing drivers in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear.

Using the Printer Software with Windows 117444444444444❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on a standard network system using th

118 Using the Printer Software with Windows5. Click the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer

Using the Printer Software with Windows 1194444444444447. Make sure of the name of the shared printer, then select whether to use the product as the d

12Information about consumables on the screen may differ slightly from the actual consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396Printout Problems. .

120 Using the Printer Software with Windows3. For Windows 2000, select Network printer, then click Next. For Windows XP, select A network printer, or

Using the Printer Software with Windows 121444444444444For Windows XP, select Browse for a printer.5. Click the icon of the computer or server that is

122 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote:❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the sha

Using the Printer Software with Windows 123444444444444Installing the printer driver from the software CD-ROMThis section describes how to install the

124 Using the Printer Software with Windows2. Insert the Software CD-ROM, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 125555555555555Chapter 5Using the Printer Software with MacintoshAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer softw

126 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh❏ To open the Basic Settings dialog box, select Print from the File menu on any application.Note:The prin

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1275555555555552. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select the Basic settings tab.3. Clic

128 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshUsing the predefined settingsThe predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print settings for

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1295555555555554. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or ima

13The edges of a document are not scanned.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412The scanned area is inappropriate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshAdvanced Graphic/CADSuitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos.Advanced PhotoSuitable

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1315555555555554. Choose desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi).Note:When making

132 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshModifying the print layoutYou can print either two or four pages onto a single page and to specify the pr

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 133555555555555Duplex printingDuplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. You can do duplex printing

134 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh5. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper.6. Select whether the front or ba

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1355555555555558. After printing on one side, reload the paper into the MP tray with the printed surface fac

136 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshMaking Extended SettingsYou can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box, for example Pa

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 137555555555555Uses the settings specified on the printer check box:Select this button to use the settings s

138 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshMonitoring Your Printer using EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors your printer and give

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1395555555555553. Click your printer’s icon.

14Chapter 15 Copying ProblemsCopy Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424The product does not copy .

140 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshGetting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and get information on consumable products u

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 141555555555555c. Text box: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printe

142 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshSetting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, select Monitor Setup from the File me

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 143555555555555The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box:a. Select Notification: Use the c

144 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshStatus Alert windowThe Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a pos

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 145555555555555Using the Job Management functionYou can obtain information on the print jobs on the Job Info

146 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshThe job spooling on the shared printer cannot be displayed on the Job Information menu.Deleting: The prin

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 147555555555555Setting Up the USB ConnectionNote:If you are connecting a USB cable to your Macintosh through

148 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshCanceling PrintingIf the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1495555555555555. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement, then click Accept.

15Faxes are not printing or are printing incorrectly . . . . . . . . .437Received faxes are too light or are printing only on half of the page. . . .

150 ScanningChapter 6ScanningAbout the Scanner SoftwareEPSON ScanYour product is controlled by your computer via a TWAIN-compliant driver called EPSON

Scanning 151666666666666TWAIN-compliant applicationsThis product is a TWAIN-compliant device. You can scan images using a TWAIN-compliant image proces

152 ScanningNote:You can operate EPSON Scan in the same way on both Windows and Mac OS X. This guide explains the operation procedure using Windows ex

Scanning 153666666666666Using EPSON Scan directlyIf you just want to save scanned images without any editing needs, start EPSON Scan directly. Scanned

154 ScanningSetting Your OriginalsBefore scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images

Scanning 1556666666666661. Make sure the product is turned on, and then open the document cover gently.2. Place an original on the document table, wit

156 ScanningNote:❏ The area with a width of maximum 1.5 mm from the horizontal edge and 1.5 mm from the vertical edge is not scanned.1. Maximum unread

Scanning 157666666666666Removing the document cover for thick or large documents (base model only)When you scan a thick or large document, you can rem

158 Scanning2. Place a document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down, and then place the document cover onto the document. N

Scanning 159666666666666Auto Document Feeder (fax model only)The Auto Document Feeder can automatically load up to 50 sheets. You can use the followin

16Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460BarCode Font specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

160 ScanningNote:When scanning an original using the Auto Document Feeder, scanning quality may be lower than when scanning an original on the documen

Scanning 1616666666666662. Insert a stack of documents face-up in the Auto Document Feeder until it meets resistance, and then move the edge guides so

162 ScanningScanning an ImageEPSON Scan provides three modes for you to make any scanning settings: Home Mode, Office Mode, and Professional Mode. Thi

Scanning 1636666666666664. Specify the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings to match the image. See “Making Changes to Scanner Settings

164 ScanningSaving a Scanned ImageFrom a TWAIN-compliant applicationAfter an image is scanned, be sure to save it using the steps below (using Adobe P

Scanning 165666666666666Multi-TIFF (*.TIF) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. When you scan documents using the Auto Docu

166 ScanningUsing EPSON Scan directlyAfter scanning images, the scanned images are automatically saved as files in the folder specified in the File Sa

Scanning 167666666666666If you want to change the file name, type an alphanumeric character string in Prefix and select a start number. The name of a

168 Scanning4. Click OK.EPSON Scan starts scanning.Note:If you want to return to the standby dialog box, press the Pause button. If you want to displa

Scanning 169666666666666If the Open image folder after scanning check box in the File Save Settings dialog box is selected, Windows Explorer (Windows)

17Safety InformationWarnings, cautions, and noteswWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.cCautionsmust be observed to avoid damage

170 ScanningThe following table indicates the suitable mode to use according to the scanning purpose.: Recommended: SupportedYou can choose and change

Scanning 171666666666666Changing the scanning modeYou can change the scanning mode from the list box at the top right of the window.Click the small ar

172 Scanning3. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.

Scanning 1736666666666664. Click the Preview button to preview the images. See “Preview images” on page 193.5. Use Target Size to specify the output s

174 Scanning6. Click Scan to start scanning.The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder.Select the suitable resolu

Scanning 1756666666666663. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.

176 Scanning4. Click the Preview button to preview the images. See “Preview images” on page 193.5. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the s

Scanning 1776666666666666. Click Scan to start scanning.The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder.For color docu

178 Scanning3. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.

Scanning 1796666666666664. Click the Preview button to preview the images.5. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images and then

18Safety precautionsBe sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:❏ Because the product weighs approximately 33.1 kg

180 Scanning6. Click Scan to start scanning.The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder.For newspapers and magazin

Scanning 1816666666666663. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.

182 Scanning4. Click the Preview button to preview the images. See “Preview images” on page 193.5. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the s

Scanning 1836666666666666. Click Scan to start scanning.The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder.Create beautif

184 Scanning1. Select the Descreening Filter check box in the Adjustments section. In the Home Mode, open the Image Adjustments dialog box first to ge

Scanning 1856666666666661. Select the Unsharp Mask Filter check box in the Adjustments section.2. Select the level of adjustments.Liven up a color on

186 Scanning2. Adjust the items you want to change by sliding the tabs.3. Close the Image Adjustment window by clicking the Close button.Image Adjustm

Scanning 187666666666666Restore faded color imagesColor Restoration is a scanner software feature that restores faded color on films and photographs.

188 ScanningScan multiple images simultaneouslyYou can simultaneously scan multiple photographs and documents placed together on the document table as

Scanning 189666666666666The following window appears.3. Specify the Original and Destination settings to match your images.4. Click the Preview button

19❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the product has been in use, the fuser a

190 ScanningNote:You can select a preview method: Thumbnail Preview or Normal Preview. Click the small arrow to the right of the Preview button and th

Scanning 191666666666666Note:❏ Depending on the originals you want to scan, EPSON scan may not be able to automatically locate the target images, or p

192 ScanningNote:When the output size of the scanned image is already decided, select an appropriate setting from the Target Size list. A marquee prop

Scanning 193666666666666Using the Preview Window in EPSON ScanPreview imagesBefore you scan an image, you can use the Preview window to see the effect

194 ScanningNormal previewThe Normal Preview method allows you to see the entire previewed image and the effects of settings you made, and to make add

Scanning 195666666666666Note:When the output size of the scanned image is already decided, select an appropriate setting from the Target Size list. A

196 ScanningTo scan an image that appears as a thumbnail, select the check box under the image you want to scan and then click Scan.To modify a thumbn

Scanning 197666666666666Note:❏ When you double-click a thumbnail image, the image is zoomed in and the enlarged image is displayed in the Full Size me

198 ScanningWhen the mouse pointer is placed within the marquee (the frame of the selected image area), it changes to a hand. You can click and drag t

Scanning 199666666666666Uninstalling the Scanner SoftwareFollow the appropriate section below to uninstall EPSON Scan.For Windows usersNote:❏ To unins

2Where to Find InformationSafety Instructions SheetProvides you with important safety information about this product. Read this sheet before assemblin

20a. fuser unitb. cover Bc. cover C❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury.❏ Avoid touchi

200 Scanning3. Select EPSON Scan from the list, and then click Change/Remove (for Windows XP or 2000 users) or Add/Remove (for Windows Me or 98 users)

Scanning 2016666666666663. Double-click the EPSON Scan folder.4. Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and then double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon

202 ScanningUsing the Start Button on the Control PanelScanning to your computerThis product allows you to use the control panel to scan an image to a

Scanning 203666666666666Note:❏ EPSON Scan and EPSON Creativity Suite are installed in the standard installation using the installation software CD-ROM

204 Scanning3. Press the Scan button on the control panel.The Scan light is lit and the Scan menu appears in the LCD panel.4. Press the u Up or d Dow

Scanning 2056666666666667. When you scan with Manual scan, press the Advanced/ Menu button. 8. Press the d Down button to select Manual Scan, and then

206 ScanningFor Windows XP users1. Click Start, and then point to Control Panel.2. Click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the control panel.3. Right-c

Scanning 2076666666666665. Select Start Button from the Select an event list. Select Start this program and then select a desired application from the

208 Scanning3. For Windows Me users:Right-click your product’s icon, and then select Properties.For Windows 98 and 2000 users:Select your product from

Scanning 2096666666666664. Select the Events tab.5. Select a desired button from the Scanner events list, and then select the check box of a desired a

21❏ When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light for more than five minutes. The unit contains a blue-colored light-sensitiv

210 ScanningIf you need to disable the Scanner events, select the Disable device events check box in the product’s Properties dialog box.Canceling Sca

Scanning 211666666666666Note for Mac OS X 10.3 users:Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using this product.1. Obtain the IP address or

212 Scanning4. Change the Connection setting to Network. Enter the Network Image Express Card’s IP address or host name in the Network Scanner Address

Scanning 2136666666666665. Click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, this is indicated by a message appearing under Scanner St

214 ScanningSetting up a client computerTo allow networking, each client computer in the network requires a Network Interface Card and a Network Inter

Scanning 215666666666666For Windows 2000 users:Right-click the My Network Places icon, and then select Properties.2. Double-click Local Area Connectio

216 Scanning3. Click Properties.4. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is included in the Local Area Connection Properties list box. If the Internet

Scanning 2176666666666665. Click Install. The Select Network Component Type dialog box appears.6. Select Protocol from the list and click Add.7. Selec

218 ScanningFor Windows Me and 98 users1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.Control Panel appears.2. Double-click the Netw

Scanning 2196666666666664. Check that TCP/IP is included in the following installed network components list box.5. Click Add.The Select Network Compon

22❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the op

220 Scanning7. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list box and TCP/IP from Network Protocols, and then click OK.8. Follow the instructions on the

Scanning 221666666666666Using the Application SoftwareSoftware informationEPSON Web-To-Page (For Windows only)EPSON Web-To-Page makes printing web pag

222 ScanningPageManager for EPSONWhen used with EventManager and EPSON Scan, PageManager for EPSON allows you to scan and save your images with a sing

Scanning 223666666666666Presto! BizCard 5 SEPresto! BizCard 5 SE lets you scan multiple business cards, which will then be converted into contacts on

224 Scanning❏ Scan Assistant❏ File ManagerFile ManagerUse EPSON File Manager to:❏ Retrieve images from a digital camera or memory card and send the fi

Scanning 225666666666666Event Manager Event Manager launches File Manager or PageManager for EPSON automatically when you press the x B&W Start or

226 ScanningAttach to EmailEPSON Attach To Email lets you send e-mail with images. It supports various e-mail systems and allows you to resize images

Scanning 227666666666666Accessing the softwareEPSON Web-To-Page After installing EPSON Web-To-Page, the menu bar is displayed on the Microsoft Interne

228 ScanningNote:To use PageManager for EPSON, select Local or Network in the EPSON Scan settings.Presto! BizCard 5 SEThere are two ways to start Pres

Scanning 229666666666666For Mac OS X:Double-click the Applications folder in Macintosh HD, then double-click the EPSON folder. Next, double-click the

Getting to Know Your Printer 23111111111111Chapter 1Getting to Know Your PrinterProduct PartsFront viewa. Auto Document Feeder (fax model only)b. stop

230 Scanning❏ For Windows:Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to EPSON Creativity Suite, then

Copying 231777777777777Chapter 7CopyingSetting Originals to CopyYou can load the original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder

232 CopyingBasic CopyingAvailable paper sources:❏ The available paper types for copying are not the same as that for printing. Depending on the paper

Copying 233777777777777The Copy light is lit and the LCD panel shows Copy Mode for a few seconds, and then changes to the copy mode screen.Note:If no

234 CopyingNote: ❏ Do not turn off the power or press another mode’s button while copying is in progress, as copying may be performed incorrectly.❏ Wh

Copying 2357777777777772. Make sure the value next to Copies is highlighted in the LCD panel, and then enter the number of copies to be made using the

236 Copying2. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Paper Size appears.3. Press the l Left or r Right button several times until your de

Copying 2377777777777771. Make sure that the product is in Copy mode. If not, press the Copy button to enter the Copy mode.2. Press the u Up or d Down

238 CopyingAdjusting the contrastYou can adjust the image quality in contrast by selecting from 7 levels (-3 to 3). The higher the level, the greater

Copying 2397777777777772. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until your desired color (R, G, or B) is selected.The current value next to R,

24 Getting to Know Your PrinterRear viewh. power switchi. option coverj. cover Bk. cover Cl. ADF cover (fax model only)a. cover Fb. USB interface conn

240 CopyingSetting a zoom ratio:You can also specify a magnification rate between 25% and 400% using the numeric keypad.Note:If the l Left or r Right

Copying 241777777777777Making 2 pages per sheet copiesYou can copy two sheets of a single-sided document on one sheet. Note:❏ This function is availab

242 Copying1. Make sure that the product is in Copy mode. If not, press the Copy button to enter the Copy mode.2. Place your original either on the do

Copying 243777777777777Reset the copy settingsThe currently selected setting can be reset to the default value by pressing the Reset button. Pressing

244 CopyingRestrictions on CopyingOperators of this product must observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use o

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 245888888888888Chapter 8Faxing (Fax Model Only)Setting Originals to FaxYou can load the original either on the document table

246 Faxing (Fax Model Only)*B5 size** A4 sizeBasics of sending faxes1. Make sure that the product is turned on.2. Press the Fax button on the control

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 247888888888888Note: ❏ Do not turn off the power or press another mode’s button while faxing, as the fax process may be perfor

248 Faxing (Fax Model Only)You can specify the Document Size, Density, Image Quality, Polling reception, and Overseas transmission mode settings. For

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2498888888888882. Place your original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder. For details, see “Setting Y

Getting to Know Your Printer 25111111111111Inside the productg. handleh. cleaner covera. fuser unitb. photoconductor unit access leverc. photoconducto

250 Faxing (Fax Model Only)Note:When you press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button without making any settings here, the fax transmission star

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2518888888888882. Press a One Touch Dial button (A, B, or C).The recipient assigned for One Touch Dial button A, B, or C appea

252 Faxing (Fax Model Only)3. Press the Speed Dial button twice on the control panel.The group dial list appears in the LCD panel.4. Press the u Up or

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 253888888888888Receiving FaxesOutput paper sizeThe received fax can be printed in A4, B5, Letter, or Legal. However, when the

254 Faxing (Fax Model Only)In the list above, a shaded area indicates the printable area and a vertical line in the shaded area indicates the location

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 255888888888888The Setup light is lit and the Setup menu appears in the LCD panel.2. Press the d Down button twice to select F

256 Faxing (Fax Model Only)5. Press the u Up or d Down button to select your desired reception mode, then press the r Right button.6. To exit the sett

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2578888888888883. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Polling Rcptn appears, then press the l Left or r Right

258 Faxing (Fax Model Only)DensityWhen sending a fax, you can specify the transmission density from 7 levels (-3 to 3) on the control panel. The great

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2598888888888881. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 2. Press the

26 Getting to Know Your PrinterScanner partsa. document coverb. document tablec. transportation lockabc

260 Faxing (Fax Model Only)1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 2. Press the u Up or d Do

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2618888888888884. Make sure Auto Redial Tries is selected, then press the r Right button.5. Press the u Up or d Down button to

262 Faxing (Fax Model Only)2. Press the d Down button twice to select Fax Settings, then press the r Right button.The Fax Settings menu appears.3. Pre

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 263888888888888The Fax Settings menu appears.3. Press the d Down button twice to select Reception Settings, then press the r R

264 Faxing (Fax Model Only)1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode.2. Press the Advanced/Menu

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 265888888888888Follow the steps below to change the report settings.1. Press the Setup button on the control panel.The Setup

266 Faxing (Fax Model Only)Fax Job InformationThis function is used to confirm the status for a fax transmission or reception.1. Press the Fax button

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 267888888888888Registering RecipientsWhen sending faxes using the speed dial or one-touch dial function, you need to register

268 Faxing (Fax Model Only)3. Click Continue. Then follow the on-screen instructions.4. When the following screen appears, click Custom.

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2698888888888885. Select the Fax Speed Dial utility check box, then click Install.6. Then follow the on-screen instructions.7.

Getting to Know Your Printer 27111111111111Control panela. One Touch Dial button A, B, C (fax model only)Use these buttons to transmit a fax to a regi

270 Faxing (Fax Model Only)Accessing EPSON Speed Dial UtilitycCaution:❏ When accessing EPSON Speed Dial Utility, the product must be in Print mode. If

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 271888888888888Using the Setup menu on the control panelYou can register, change, or delete a recipient number for one-touch d

272 Faxing (Fax Model Only)5. Press the u Up or d Down button several times to select the number displayed as NONE, and then press the r Right button.

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2738888888888887. Enter the phone number you want to register, and then press the r Right button.Note:To correct a number whil

274 Faxing (Fax Model Only)3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Speed Dial Settings appears, then press the r Right button.4. Make s

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 275888888888888Note:When registering a recipient name to the speed dial, use EPSON Speed Dial Utility. For details, see online

276 Faxing (Fax Model Only)3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Speed Dial Settings appears, then press the r Right button.4. Make s

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 277888888888888For One-touch dialAssigning recipientsYou can assign recipients from the registered speed dial list for the One

278 Faxing (Fax Model Only)6. Press the d Down button to select a recipient you want to assign for the One Touch Dial, and then press the r Right butt

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2798888888888883. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Speed Dial Settings is selected, then press the r Right

28 Getting to Know Your Printerc. Error light(Red)On or flashes when an error has occurred.- On when an error has occurred that requires operator inte

280 Faxing (Fax Model Only)7. Press the d Down button to select the number you want to reassign for the One Touch Dial button, and then press the r Ri

Faxing (Fax Model Only) 2818888888888885. Press the d Down button to select the One Touch Dial button A, B, or C, and then press the r Right button.6.

282 Using the Control PanelChapter 9Using the Control PanelSelecting a ModeYou can use this product as a printer, copier, fax, and scanner. When the p

Using the Control Panel 283999999999999❏ You cannot switch between modes in the following cases.- When an error has occurred on the whole system such

284 Using the Control PanelCopy modeTo use the copy function, press the Copy button on the control panel to enter the Copy mode. While the product is

Using the Control Panel 285999999999999Fax mode (fax model only)To use the fax function, press the Fax button on the control panel to enter the Fax m

286 Using the Control PanelScan modeTo use the scanning function, press the Scan button on the control panel to enter the Scan mode. While the produc

Using the Control Panel 287999999999999Using the Setup MenuThis section describes how to use the Setup menu, and when it is appropriate to make produc

288 Using the Control PanelFor Printer Settings:In general, Printer Settings can be made from the printer driver, and do not need to be made using the

Using the Control Panel 2899999999999993. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the items, and then press the r Right button to carry out

Getting to Know Your Printer 29111111111111f. Advanced/Menu buttonUse this button to display the advanced menu for each mode.g. Speed dial button(fax

290 Using the Control PanelSetting menusPress the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus. The menus and menu items appear in the order as

Using the Control Panel 291999999999999Status SheetPrints a sheet showing the current Printer Settings and installed options. These sheets can be usef

292 Using the Control PanelTray MenuThis menu allows you to specify the size and type of paper loaded in the MP tray. Accessing this menu also lets yo

Using the Control Panel 293999999999999Setup MenuThis menu allows you to make various basic configuration settings related to paper sources, feeding m

294 Using the Control PanelSize IgnoreIf you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the product keeps printing even

Using the Control Panel 295999999999999Reset MenuThis menu allows you to cancel printing and reset the printer settings.Clear WarningClears a warning

296 Using the Control PanelReset Fuser CounterReset the fuser unit service life when you replace the fuser unit.Support MenuWhen On is selected, the p

Using the Control Panel 297999999999999SemiThkAdjusts the density for high quality paper. Printing becomes darker as the value increases.ThickAdjusts

298 Using the Control PanelUSB MenuThese settings control communication between the product and the computer when using a USB interface. *1After this

Using the Control Panel 299999999999999USB I/FAllows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface.USB SpeedAllows you to select the operation mode

3Note:The illustrations in this guide are for EPSON AcuLaser CX11F unless otherwise indicated.

30 Getting to Know Your Printerl. Reset button Use this button to reset the selected setting item or mistakenly entered values to the default value. P

300 Using the Control Panel*1This item is only available in Germany and France.*2Available settings vary depending on the destination.*3Name can be re

Using the Control Panel 301999999999999Speed Dial SettingsThis menu allows you to specify the following setting items.Communication SetupThis menu all

302 Using the Control PanelFactory SettingsCopy SettingsScan SettingsItem DescriptionFactory Settings Changes fax settings to their factory settings.

Using the Control Panel 303999999999999Printing a Status SheetTo confirm the current status of the product, and that the options are installed correct

304 Using the Control Panel3. Press the Setup button to enter the Setup mode. The Setup light is lit and Setup menu appears in the LCD panel.4. Make

Using the Control Panel 305999999999999❏ For the Windows printer driver, you can update the installed option information manually. See “Making Optiona

306 Using the Control Panel3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Reset Menu is selected, then press the r Right button.4. Press the d

Using the Control Panel 307999999999999Using the Fax Settings menuThis function is used to cancel the fax transmission job stored in the memory. 1. Ma

308 Using the Control PanelStatus and Error MessagesThis section contains a list of error messages shown in the LCD panel. They give a brief descripti

Using the Control Panel 309999999999999Check TransparencyYou have loaded media other than transparencies when the paper type settings in the printer d

Getting to Know Your Printer 31111111111111Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsYou can add the following option to your product’s capabilities by in

310 Using the Control PanelForm FeedThe product is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message appears when pressing the x B&W Start or x C

Using the Control Panel 311999999999999Install uuuu TnrCartThe indicated toner cartridges are not installed in the product. (The letters C, M, Y, and

312 Using the Control PanelMemory OverflowThe product has insufficient memory to execute the current task. Press the x B&W Start or x Color Start

Using the Control Panel 313999999999999Paper Jam WWWWWThe location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at WWWWW. WWWWW indicates the location of

314 Using the Control PanelPaper Set tttt sssssThe paper loaded in the specified paper source (tttt) does not match the required paper size (sssss). R

Using the Control Panel 315999999999999RAM CHECKThe product is checking the RAM.ReadyThe product is ready to receive data and print.Remove Photoconduc

316 Using the Control PanelResetThe product’s current interface has been reset and the buffer has been cleared. However, other interfaces are still ac

Using the Control Panel 317999999999999Toner Cart Error uuuuA read/write error has occurred for the indicated toner cartridges. (The letters C, M, Y,

318 Using the Control PanelWorn PhotoconductorThis message indicates that the photoconductor unit has reached the end of its service life. Printing af

Using the Control Panel 319999999999999Wrong Toner uuuuAn inappropriate toner cartridge is installed. Install only the toner cartridge listed in “Cons

32 Getting to Know Your PrinterProduct FeaturesThe product comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent, high-qual

320 Using the Control PanelPC connection failedUnable to normally connect to a computer via USB interface in Scan mode. The product is not connected w

Using the Control Panel 321999999999999Fax Communication ErrorA fax communication error occurred during transmission due to some cause.Fax ErrorAn err

322 Using the Control PanelUnable to Transmit Color FaxFor color fax transmission, this message appears when fax transmission cannot be performed whil

Using the Control Panel 323999999999999Network module errorThe network module is installed incorrectly. Check if the network module is installed corre

324 Installing OptionsChapter 10Installing OptionsOptional Paper Cassette UnitFor details about the paper types and sizes that you can use with the op

Installing Options 325101010101010101010101010wWarning:Use mach care since the rear side of the product is heaver. If you lift the product incorrectly

326 Installing Options3. Place the optional paper cassette unit where you intend to set up the product. Then, put the product onto the optional paper

Installing Options 3271010101010101010101010104. Remove the paper cassette from the optional paper cassette unit.5. Push up the fixing tabs inside the

328 Installing Options6. Reinsert the paper cassette into the optional paper cassette unit.Note for Windows users:If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not ins

Installing Options 3291010101010101010101010107. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, then turn the product on.8. To confirm that the option

Getting to Know Your Printer 33111111111111For Windows, see “Making the print quality setting” on page 58 for more information.For Macintosh, see “Mak

330 Installing OptionsMemory ModuleBy installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase product memory up to 576 MB. You may need to ad

Installing Options 3311010101010101010101010102. Remove the option cover on the product’s left side by removing the screw from the cover.3. Identify t

332 Installing OptionsNote:When adding an expansion memory module, normally install it into slot 3. However, when you increase memory using two expans

Installing Options 3331010101010101010101010105. Reattach the option cover with the screw as shown below.6. Reconnect the interface cable and power co

334 Installing Options7. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 392.Note for M

Maintenance and Transportation 335111111111111111111111111Chapter 11Maintenance and TransportationReplacement MessagesWhen you see the following messa

336 Maintenance and TransportationIf a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and displays the following m

Maintenance and Transportation 337111111111111111111111111Toner CartridgeHandling precautionsAlways observe the following handling precautions when re

338 Maintenance and TransportationReplacing a toner cartridgeFollow the steps below to replace a toner cartridge.1. Turn the product on.2. Check the c

Maintenance and Transportation 3391111111111111111111111114. Remove the toner cartridge from the product.5. Take the new toner cartridge out of its pa

34 Printer Features and Various Printing OptionsChapter 2Printer Features and Various Printing OptionsVarious OptionsThis product provides you with a

340 Maintenance and Transportation7. Insert the cartridge all the way until it stops securely with the arrow mark on the top of the toner cartridge fa

Maintenance and Transportation 3411111111111111111111111119. Close cover A.10. Confirm the error message in the LCD panel. When another toner cartridg

342 Maintenance and Transportation❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum and belt. Also, avoid touching the drum, since oil from your ski

Maintenance and Transportation 3431111111111111111111111111. Turn the product on.Note:Before raising the scanner unit, make sure that the document cov

344 Maintenance and Transportation3. Contain the expansion tray in cover B.4. Open cover B.

Maintenance and Transportation 345111111111111111111111111wWarning:Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the

346 Maintenance and Transportation6. Remove the photoconductor unit.7. Take the new photoconductor unit out of its package and remove the protective s

Maintenance and Transportation 3471111111111111111111111118. Hold the photoconductor unit by its handle, and insert the unit until it clicks shut whil

348 Maintenance and Transportation9. Push the yellow lever down, and then close cover B.10. Expand the extension tray if necessary.11. Lower the scann

349Cleaning the ProductThe product needs only minimal cleaning. If the product’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the product and clean it with

Printer Features and Various Printing Options 35222222222222Pages per sheet printing“Modifying the print layout” on page 74 (Windows)“Modifying the pr

350Cleaning the pickup rollerFollow the steps below to clean the pickup roller.1. Open the MP tray cover, then remove the loaded paper.2. Gently wipe

351Note:When cleaning the pickup roller, be careful not to damage the paper sensor.Cleaning the print headFollow the steps below to clean the printer

3522. Pull the cleaning knob access lever on the right inside of the product.3. Move the blue cleaner knob slowly in and out once.Note:Move the cleane

3534. Push back the cleaning knob access lever on the right inside of the product.5. Close cover A, then the cleaner cover.

354Cleaning the exposure windowWhen the print quality has decreased, move the cleaner knob slowly in and out once to clean the exposure window. For de

355Cleaning the ADF pickup rollerWhen the Auto Document Feeder has failed to feed paper, open the ADF cover, and wipe away the roller with a wet, well

356Transporting the ProductFor long distancesIf you need to transport your product for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and

3574. Attach the protective materials onto the product, then repack the product in its original box.cCaution:After transporting the product, set the t

3581. Turn off the product and remove the following items.a. installed option (only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed)b. photoconduct

3592. Be sure to lift the product by the correct positions as shown below.wWarning:Use mach care since the rear side of the product is heaver. Two peo

36 Printer Features and Various Printing OptionsWatermark printing“Using a watermark” on page 76 (Windows)Note:This function is not available with Mac

360Finding a place for the productWhen relocating the product, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Us

361To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space.The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 130

362 Other ProblemsChapter 12Other ProblemsClearing Jammed PaperIf paper becomes jammed in the product, the Print light (green) goes off and Error ligh

Other Problems 363121212121212121212121212wWarning:❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding a

364 Other ProblemscCaution:Do not touch the lever under the scanner unit when you open or close the unit. Touching it will cause the document cover of

Other Problems 3651212121212121212121212123. Raise the two green levers of the fuser unit to unlock it.4. Hold the guide up by holding the green tab,

366 Other Problems5. Push down the two green levers of the fuser unit.6. Close cover C.

Other Problems 3671212121212121212121212127. Lower the scanner unit to the original position.Jam E (cover E)Follow the steps below to clear paper jams

368 Other Problems2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 3. Close cover E.Jam F (cover F)Fol

Other Problems 369121212121212121212121212Note:Before raising the scanner unit, make sure that the document cover is closed firmly.1. Raise the scanne

Paper Handling 37333333333333Chapter 3Paper HandlingPaper SourcesThis section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can

370 Other Problems2. Open cover C, then raise the two green levers on the fuser unit to unlock it.3. Open cover E, and then cover F.

Other Problems 3711212121212121212121212124. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.5. Close cov

372 Other Problems6. Push down the two green levers on the fuser unit, then close cover C.7. Lower the scanner unit to the original position.

Other Problems 373121212121212121212121212Jam MP (MP tray)Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at the MP tray.1. Open the MP tray cover and remo

374 Other Problems3. Reload the paper and close the MP tray cover.4. Open and close cover A.Note:After removing the jammed paper from the MP tray, you

Other Problems 375121212121212121212121212Jam LC/G (optional paper cassette and cover G)Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at the optional pap

376 Other Problems2. If you find any jammed paper, gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the product.3. Reinsert the paper c

Other Problems 377121212121212121212121212If the jammed paper is not visible inside the optional paper cassette unit, or to check if there is any jamm

378 Other Problems6. Close cover G.When transparencies are jammed at the MP trayWhen transparencies are jammed, follow the steps below to clear the ja

Other Problems 3791212121212121212121212122. Open cover E. Then, gently pull out any transparencies with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed

38 Paper HandlingOptional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette UnitThick paperWeight: 106 to 163 g/m²A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Government Letter (GLT), Half Letter

380 Other Problems4. Open and close cover A.Note:After removing the jammed paper from the MP tray, you need to open and close any cover except the MP

Other Problems 3811212121212121212121212122. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. If you cann

382 Other Problems3. Gently pull out any sheets of paper by rolling the knob as illustrated below.4. Close the Auto Document Feeder’s cover.Paper Hand

Other Problems 383121212121212121212121212Problems Using OptionsTo confirm your options are installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a

384 Other ProblemsPaper does not feed from the optional paper cassetteFeed jam when using the optional paper cassetteCause What to doThe optional pape

Other Problems 385121212121212121212121212An installed option cannot be usedCorrecting USB ProblemsIf you are having difficulty using the product with

386 Other ProblemsWindows operating systemYour computer must be a model pre-installed with Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003, a model that was

Other Problems 387121212121212121212121212Note:For Windows 2000, if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears during the installation process

388 Other ProblemsIf EPUSBX: (EPSON AcuLaser CXXX) is displayed in the “Print to the following port” list, then the USB printer device driver and prin

Other Problems 389121212121212121212121212If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu.

Paper Handling 39333333333333Selecting a paper sourceYou can specify a paper source manually, or set the product to select the paper source automatica

390 Other ProblemsIf EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus(+) sign beside Other devices to view the ins

Other Problems 3911212121212121212121212124. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON AcuLaser CXXX, click Remove, then click OK.When the foll

392 Other ProblemsPrinting a Status SheetTo confirm the current status of the product, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sh

Other Problems 393121212121212121212121212The Data light blinks and the product starts printing a status sheet.Note:❏ Confirm that the information abo

394 Printing ProblemsChapter 13Printing ProblemsPrinter Operational ProblemsThe Print light does not turn onThe product does not print (Print light of

Printing Problems 395131313131313131313131313The Print light is on but nothing printsCause What to doYour computer may not be properly connected to th

396 Printing ProblemsThe Order Online function does not workInformation about consumables on the screen may differ slightly from the actual consumable

Printing Problems 397131313131313131313131313Printout ProblemsPrintout is garbledColor Printing ProblemsCannot print in colorCause What to doThe inter

398 Printing ProblemsThe printout color differs when printed from different printersThe color setting in the application you are using is not appropri

Printing Problems 399131313131313131313131313The color looks different from what you see on the computer screenCause What to doPrinted colors do not e

4ContentsSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . .

40 Paper HandlingThe product will search for a paper source containing the specified paper size in the following order.Standard configuration:MP trayW

400 Printing ProblemsPrint Quality ProblemsThe background is dark or dirtyWhite dots appear in the printoutCause What to doYou may not be using the co

Printing Problems 401131313131313131313131313Print quality or tone is unevenHalf-tone images print unevenlyCause What to doYour paper may be moist or

402 Printing ProblemsToner smudgesThe gradation setting is too small when printing graphics.On the Basic Setting menu in the printer driver, click Mor

Printing Problems 403131313131313131313131313Areas are missing in the printed imageThe paper path inside the product may be dusty.Clean internal produ

404 Printing ProblemsCompletely blank pages are outputCause What to doThe product may have loaded more than one sheet at a time.Remove the paper stack

Printing Problems 405131313131313131313131313The printed image is light or faintCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not store your pape

406 Printing ProblemsThe non-printed side of the page is dirtyMemory ProblemsPrint quality decreasedCause What to doToner may have spilled onto the pa

Printing Problems 407131313131313131313131313Insufficient memory for current taskInsufficient memory to print all copiesCause What to doThe product ha

408 Scanning ProblemsChapter 14Scanning ProblemsScanner Operational ProblemsProblems you may have while using the product often involve the operation

Scanning Problems 409141414141414141414141414❏ Your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by Epson. Use the

Paper Handling 413333333333331. Open the MP tray cover.2. Slide the right paper guide outward while pinching the knob and the paper guide together.

410 Scanning ProblemsPressing the Start button in a Mac OS X environment starts the Classic mode.Do not install the scanner software in a Mac OS X env

Scanning Problems 411141414141414141414141414The scanner software does not work properly.Try one or more of the following solutions.❏ For Windows XP a

412 Scanning ProblemsScanned Image ProblemsThe edges of a document are not scanned.Place the document away from the edges of the document table to avo

Scanning Problems 413141414141414141414141414Document is not scanned or only a few dots appear as the scanned image.Try one or more of the following s

414 Scanning ProblemsWhen scanning an original, straight lines in the image come out jagged.Make sure the document orientation is perfectly straight o

Scanning Problems 415141414141414141414141414❏ If this happens on part of the image, make sure the document is uniformly flat against the document tab

416 Scanning Problems❏ Change the Display Gamma setting of scanned image for your output device, such as a monitor or product, in the Configuration di

Scanning Problems 417141414141414141414141414Poor character recognition during OCR scanning.Try one or more of the following solutions.❏ Make sure the

418 Scanning ProblemsColors differ from the original.Try one or more of the following solutions.❏ Change the Image Type setting.❏ Change the image set

Scanning Problems 419141414141414141414141414Images cannot be located properly in the Thumbnail preview.Try one or more of the following solutions.❏ I

42 Paper Handling3. Load a stack of the desired media on the center of the tray with the printable surface facing up. Then slide the side paper guide

420 Scanning ProblemsColor Matching ProblemsColors on your monitor are different from those in the original image.Try one or more of these solutions:

Scanning Problems 421141414141414141414141414ADF Scanning Problems (Fax Model only)A blank copy is output even though an original is set on the Auto D

422 Scanning ProblemsPaper jams in the Auto Document Feeder.1. Open the Auto Document Feeder’s cover.2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both

Scanning Problems 4231414141414141414141414143. Gently pull out any sheets of paper by rolling the knob as illustrated below.4. Close the Auto Documen

424 Copying ProblemsChapter 15Copying ProblemsCopy Operational ProblemsThe product does not copyTry one or more of the following solutions.❏ Make sure

Copying Problems 425151515151515151515151515Copy Quality ProblemsPrintout is not fine enoughCause What to doYou may not be using the correct type of p

426 Copying ProblemsThe information on the back side or background color is printed on the copyCause What to doThe original is almost transparent or e

Copying Problems 427151515151515151515151515Copies are blank, or images are missing or fadedTry one or more of the following solutions.❏ The sealing t

428 Copying Problems❏ If your product frequently feeds more than one page at a time, replace the pickup roller.❏ Use or make a carrier sheet to protec

Copying Problems 429151515151515151515151515Black vertical lines appear on the scanned image or the image is all black. Make sure if the transportatio

Paper Handling 43333333333333Note:After loading paper, press the Setup button on the control panel, select Printer Settings, select Tray Menu, and th

430 Copying ProblemsADF Copying Problems (Fax Model Only)Paper jams in the Auto Document FeederFollow the steps below to remove the jammed paper.1. Tu

Copying Problems 4311515151515151515151515154. Gently pull out any sheets of paper by rolling the knob as illustrated below.5. Close the Auto Document

432 Copying ProblemsYou cannot scan using the Auto Document Feeder.Try one or more of the following solutions:❏ Make sure either the Office Mode or th

Faxing Problems 433161616161616161616161616Chapter 16Faxing ProblemsSending and Receiving Faxes ProblemsThe document stops feeding during faxingTry on

434 Faxing ProblemsThe product is receiving faxes but not sending themTry one or more of the following solutions.❏ If your product is on a PBX system,

Faxing Problems 435161616161616161616161616Incoming fax calls are not being answeredTry one or more of the following solutions.❏ Check if the Incoming

436 Faxing Problems❏ Check if you are sending or receiving a very complex fax. A complex fax, such as one with many graphics, takes longer to be sent

Faxing Problems 437161616161616161616161616Printout ProblemsBlack vertical lines appear on the scanned image or the image is all black. Make sure if t

438 Faxing ProblemsReports are not printing correctlyIf a transmission report or an activity report is not printed correctly, try one or more of the f

Customer Support 439AAAAAAAAAAAAAppendix ACustomer SupportContacting Customer SupportIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot so

44 Paper Handling2. Slide the paper guide while pinching the knob.3. Load a stack of paper on the center of the cassette unit with the printable surfa

440 Customer SupportTechnical Support Web SiteGo to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest dr

Technical Specifications 441BBBBBBBBBBBBAppendix BTechnical SpecificationsPaperSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be chang

442 Technical Specifications* Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, o

Technical Specifications 443BBBBBBBBBBBB❏ Paper of uneven thickness❏ Overly thick or thin paper❏ Paper that is too smooth or too rough❏ Paper that is

444 Technical Specifications*1Printing speed varies by paper source or other conditions.*2Warm-up time varies with optional configurations.*3The produ

Technical Specifications 445BBBBBBBBBBBBScannerCopyScanner type Flatbed color image scannerPhotoelectric device 4-lines CCD (R, G, B, B/W)Effective ar

446 Technical SpecificationsFax (fax model only)Supported communications linesPSTN (subscriber lines)PBX (independent premises internal lines)Communic

Technical Specifications 447BBBBBBBBBBBBEnvironmentalMechanicalTemperature: In use: 10 to 32°C (50 to 89.6°F)Not in use: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)Hum

448 Technical SpecificationsElectrical*1Includes optional paper cassette unit.*2Completely suspended. Compliant with the Energy Star program.Weight: F

Technical Specifications 449BBBBBBBBBBBBStandards and approvalsU.S. model:European model:[Printer]Safety UL 60950CSA No. 60950-00EMC FCC Part15 Subpar

Paper Handling 45333333333333Note:❏ Load the paper after aligning the edges of the paper carefully.❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack

450 Technical SpecificationsAustralian model:Laser safetyThis product is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and

Technical Specifications 451BBBBBBBBBBBBCDRH regulationsThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

452 Technical Specifications❏ Since USB 2.0 is fully compatible with USB 1.1, USB 1.1 can be used as an interface.❏ USB 2.0 can be used with Windows X

Technical Specifications 453BBBBBBBBBBBBOptions and ConsumablesOptional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit* This product conforms to CE marking requirement

454 Technical SpecificationsMemory modulesToner cartridgeMemory size: Standard memory: 128 MBExpansion memory: up to 576 MBProduct code: Yellow: High

Technical Specifications 455BBBBBBBBBBBB*1Average under the conditions of A4 size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio. Even if printing und

456 Technical Specifications*1Average under the conditions of A4 size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio. Even if printing under the condi

Working with Fonts 457CCCCCCCCCCCCAppendix CWorking with FontsEPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only)EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print ma

458 Working with FontsCode39 EPSON Code39No No Printing of OCR-B and check digits can be specified with the font name.EPSON Code39 CDNo YesEPSON Code3

Working with Fonts 459CCCCCCCCCCCCSystem requirementsTo use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system should meet the following requirements:Note:EPSO

46 Paper Handling5. Reinsert the cassette into the unit.Note:After loading paper, press the Setup button on the control panel, select Printer Setting

460 Working with Fonts4. Click User Installation.5. In the dialog box that appears, click Local.6. Click Custom. 7. Select the EPSON BarCode Font chec

Working with Fonts 461CCCCCCCCCCCC1. Open a document in your application and enter the characters you want to convert into a bar code.2. Select the ch

462 Working with Fonts3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, set the font size, then click OK.Note:In Windows XP and 2000, you cannot use f

Working with Fonts 463CCCCCCCCCCCC5. Select Print from the File menu, select your EPSON product, then click Properties. Make the following printer dri

464 Working with FontsNotes on inputting and formatting bar codesPlease note the following when inputting and formatting bar code characters:❏ Do not

Working with Fonts 465CCCCCCCCCCCCNote:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not be readable with all

466 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON EAN-13❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code.❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12

Working with Fonts 467CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON UPC-A❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol

468 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON UPC-E❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal

Working with Fonts 469CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Code39❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertio

Paper Handling 47333333333333Before using the output tray, raise and open the stopper on the extension tray to prevent documents from slipping off the

470 Working with FontsThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Check digit❏ Start charact

Working with Fonts 471CCCCCCCCCCCCEPSON Code128❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is changed in

472 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON ITF❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American).❏ Four EPSON ITF fonts are

Working with Fonts 473CCCCCCCCCCCCThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start characte

474 Working with FontsEPSON Codabar❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and

Working with Fonts 475CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CDEPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD Num

476 NoticesAppendix DNoticesNotice for Windows XP Service Pack 2 UsersIf you use a computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2 with this product, follo

Notices 477DDDDDDDDDDDDUnblocking LicenseCheckDuring or after the installation of EPSON PageManager, the Windows Security Alert window may appear. If

478 NoticesNotice for EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF or EPSON AcuLaser CX11F UsersSending Faxes by Dialing from a TelephoneThe procedure to send faxes by diali

Notices 479DDDDDDDDDDDDPaper Sources When Receiving FaxesWhen paper is loaded in both the MP tray and the optional paper cassette, the paper in the op

48 Paper HandlingNote:Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarante

480 GlossaryGlossarybufferSee memory.character setA collection of letters, numbers, and symbols used in a particular language.ColorSyncMacintosh softw

Glossary 481font familyThe collection of all sizes and styles of a font.halftoneA grayscale image that is composed of small dots. The dots can be clos

482 GlossaryportraitPrinting that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is oriented sideways on the page). This

Index 483IndexNumerics2 pages per sheet copy, 241AActivity report, 263, 264Attach to Email, 226, 229Auto Document Feederavailable paper, 159Automatic

484 IndexConsumablesdisplay information, 82ordering, 90replacement messages, 335replacing the photoconductor unit, 341replacing the toner, 337specific

Index 485specifications, 465system requirements, 459Epson color laser paperprinter settings, 48Epson color laser transparenciesprinter settings, 48EPS

486 IndexTransmission Settings, 300FeaturesHigh-quality printing, 32Pre-defined color settings in printer driver, 32Resolution Improvement Technology

Index 487removing the paper cassette unit, 329Interfacesethernet, 452USB, 451JJam LC (paper cassette), 313Job Management (Macintosh), 145Job Managemen

488 IndexPrint mode, 283Scan mode, 286Moiré, 183, 416Monitoring (Macintosh), 142Monitoring (Windows), 92, 100MP trayavailable paper, 37loading paper,

Index 489printable area, 443thick paper and extra thick paper, 54transparencies, 48unavailable paper, 442Paper jamshow to clear, 362Paper sourcesMP tr

Paper Handling 49333333333333Transparencies can be loaded into the MP tray only. When using transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown be

490 Indexcustomizing (Windows), 64duplex printing manually (Macintosh), 133duplex printing manually (Windows), 68extended settings (Macintosh), 136ext

Index 491RRelocating the printer, 360Report settingsactivity report, 264multi transmission report, 264transmission report, 264Reset Menu, 295Resizing

492 IndexPageManager for EPSON, 222, 227Presto! BizCard 5 SE, 223Speed Dial, 248Speed Dial List, 263Start button, 202, 205Status alert (Macintosh), 14

Index 493UUnavailable paper, 442UninstallingEPSON Scan, 199Uninstalling (Macintosh), 148Uninstalling (Windows), 104, 107Unsharp Mask Filter, 184USB, 4

5Chapter 3 Paper HandlingPaper Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37MP tray. . . . . . .

50 Paper Handling❏ If transparencies are loaded incorrectly, the message Check Transparency appears in the LCD panel. Remove the jammed transparencies

Paper Handling 51333333333333EnvelopesThe print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesse

52 Paper Handling❏ Load envelopes with the printable side facing up as shown below.a. MONb. C6, DLc. C5, IB5d. C10❏ Only the standard envelopes shown

Paper Handling 53333333333333LabelsYou can load up to 75 sheets of labels into the MP tray at one time. However, you may need to feed some labels one

54 Paper HandlingThick paper and extra thick paperYou can load thick paper (106 to 163 g/m²) or extra thick paper (164 to 210 g/m²) into the MP tray.W

Paper Handling 55333333333333❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.❏ You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s T

56 Using the Printer Software with WindowsChapter 4Using the Printer Software with WindowsAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer driver lets you choose

Using the Printer Software with Windows 57444444444444Windows XP or Server 2003 usersTo access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Fax

58 Using the Printer Software with WindowsMaking Changes to Printer SettingsMaking the print quality settingYou can change the print quality of printo

Using the Printer Software with Windows 594444444444442. Click Automatic. Then choose desired printing quality.

6Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Job Management function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Using the Printer Software with Windows3. Click OK to apply the settings.The printer driver provides the following quality modes.ColorDraft, Text,

Using the Printer Software with Windows 614444444444442. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in the list below of Automatic.Note:Th

62 Using the Printer Software with WindowsWhen you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Ma

Using the Printer Software with Windows 63444444444444Text/GraphSuitable for printing documents that include text and graphs, such as presentation doc

64 Using the Printer Software with WindowsCustomizing print settingsIf you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually.Follow the ste

Using the Printer Software with Windows 65444444444444Note:❏ This screen may vary depending on your operating system version.❏ When making the other s

66 Using the Printer Software with WindowsType a name for your custom settings in the Name box, then click Save. Your settings will appear in the list

Using the Printer Software with Windows 67444444444444Checking information about consumables When EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed, information abo

68 Using the Printer Software with Windows❏ If information about consumables displayed on the screen differs from the actual item, press the Get Infor

Using the Printer Software with Windows 694444444444443. Select the Duplex (manual) check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as the binding position

7Chapter 6 ScanningAbout the Scanner Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150EPSON Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Using the Printer Software with Windows5. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper, then select whether the front or ba

Using the Printer Software with Windows 714444444444449. After printing on one side, reload the paper into the MP tray with the printed surface face-d

72 Using the Printer Software with WindowsResizing printoutsYou can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing.To automatically resize pag

Using the Printer Software with Windows 73444444444444Resizing pages by a specified percentage1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.2. Select the Zoom Opti

74 Using the Printer Software with WindowsModifying the print layoutYour product can print either two or four pages onto a single page and specifies t

Using the Printer Software with Windows 754444444444443. Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on each sheet.4. Select the Print the Fr

76 Using the Printer Software with WindowsUsing a watermarkFollow the steps below to print a watermark on your document. In the Advanced Layout tab or

Using the Printer Software with Windows 774444444444443. Select the color from the Color drop-down list, then adjust the image intensity of the waterm

78 Using the Printer Software with Windows2. Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box appears.Note:The User Defined Watermarks dialog

Using the Printer Software with Windows 79444444444444Making Extended SettingsYou can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box. To op

8Chapter 7 CopyingSetting Originals to Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231Basic Copying . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSkip Blank Page check box:When you select this check box, the product skips blank pages. Clear this check bo

Using the Printer Software with Windows 81444444444444Making Optional SettingsYou can update the installed option information manually if you have ins

82 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSetting information about consumablesYou can specify whether to get information about consumables and displa

Using the Printer Software with Windows 83444444444444Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 is a utility program

84 Using the Printer Software with Windows5. In the dialog box that appears, click Local.Note:See the Network Guide for information on installing EPSO

Using the Printer Software with Windows 854444444444447. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box, then click Install.8. In the dialog box that app

86 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote:❏ In this dialog box, you can set the URL for the site where you can order consumables online. See “Ord

Using the Printer Software with Windows 87444444444444Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3Follow the steps below to access EPSON Status Monitor 3.1. Acces

88 Using the Printer Software with WindowsGetting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products u

Using the Printer Software with Windows 89444444444444d. Close button: Clicking this button closes the dialog box. e. Consumables: Displays informatio

9Managing Communication Setup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263Printing report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 Using the Printer Software with WindowsOrder OnlineTo order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog

Using the Printer Software with Windows 91444444444444c. Order Now/Find Dealer button:Connects to the URL where you can place an order and find the de

92 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSetting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in the Opti

Using the Printer Software with Windows 93444444444444The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box:a. Select Notification: Use the chec

94 Using the Printer Software with Windowsd. Job Management: Select the Show job information check box to display the Job Information menu in the EPSO

Using the Printer Software with Windows 95444444444444Status Alert windowThe Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers

96 Using the Printer Software with WindowsJob Management functionUsing the Job Management function, you can obtain information on print jobs on the Jo

Using the Printer Software with Windows 97444444444444❏ When using an optional Ethernet interface card that does not support the Job Management functi

98 Using the Printer Software with WindowsUsing the Job Information menuTo display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box

Using the Printer Software with Windows 99444444444444Setting to notify when printing is completedWhen the Notify when printing completed check box is