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User's Guide
NPD1962-00
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Copyright and Trademarks 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. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor i
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ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are trademarks of International Typeface Corporation and may be registered in some jurisdictions. Antique Olive is a trademark of Fonderie Olive. Helvetica, Palatino, Times, Univers, Clarendon, New Century Schoolbook, Miriam and David are trademarks of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Wingdings is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation and may be registered in some juri
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Contents Copyright and Trademarks Safety Instructions Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Various Printing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Double-sided printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Fit to page printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pages per sheet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Watermark printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Overlay printing . . . . . . . . . . .
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Modifying the print layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using a watermark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Using an overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Making Extended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Making Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Printing a status sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Accessing the PostScript printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Making changes to PostScript printer settings. . . . . . . . . . . .135 Using AppleTalk under Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . .137 Installing the PostScript printer driver . . .
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FX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 I239X Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Printing a Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Using the Ca
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Chapter 10 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Cleaning the pickup roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Transporting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 For long distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 For short distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toner smudges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Areas are missing in the printed image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Completely blank pages are output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 The printed image is light or faint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 The non-printed side of the page is dirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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An undefined error occurs (Macintosh only). . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Insufficient memory to print data (Macintosh only). . . . . . .271 Printing in the PCL6 Mode Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 The printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 The font on the printout is different from that on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 The edges of texts and/or images are not s
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Appendix C Information about Fonts Working with Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Available fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Adding more fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Selecting fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Downloading f
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Safety Instructions Safety Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. w Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. c Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety precautions Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: Safety Instructions 13
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❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 19.5 kg (43 lb) without the imaging cartridge and optional products installed, one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below. 14 Safety Instructions
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❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE and CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 40 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so. a b a. CAUTION HOT SURFACE b. CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE ❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury. ❏ Avoid touching the co
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❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. ❏ Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges or fuser units in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations. ❏ If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth with soap and water to clean it up. Because the fine particles can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a spark, do not use a vacuum cleaner. ❏ Wait at least one hour before using an imaging cartr
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❏ To prevent damage from condensation, do not place the printer in a location subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity, and do not move it from a cool to a warm environment. ❏ Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children. ❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat. ❏ Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances. ❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Important Safety Inst
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❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer. ❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician. ❏ Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into. ❏ Use the type of power source
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D. If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. When using the printer
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❏ Do not use printer in a damp environment. ❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat. ❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in the printer’s documentation, do not attempt to service this product yourself. ❏ Adjust only those contro
