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... the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver with Windows 33 Accessing the printer driver 33 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 34 Increasing the Printing Speed 43 Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 44 Choosing the printer port 49 Using Printer Driver with Macintosh 55 Accessing the printer driver 55 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 55 Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options Printer Options 61...
... the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver with Windows 33 Accessing the printer driver 33 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 34 Increasing the Printing Speed 43 Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 44 Choosing the printer port 49 Using Printer Driver with Macintosh 55 Accessing the printer driver 55 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 55 Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options Printer Options 61...
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... 101 Print quality problems 102 Memory problems 107 Option problems 108 Printer driver and utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the inside of the printer 113 Removing spilled toner 115 Cleaning the printer case 116 Transporting the Printer 117 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper 119 Specifications 119...
... 101 Print quality problems 102 Memory problems 107 Option problems 108 Printer driver and utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the inside of the printer 113 Removing spilled toner 115 Cleaning the printer case 116 Transporting the Printer 117 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper 119 Specifications 119...
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... features, and options. Chapter 3, "Using the Printer Driver," gives you what special paper and media is available for installing and removing printer options. Getting Started Your EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced printer combines high performance and reliability with the printer. To get started with your printer, please: ❏ Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in the...
... features, and options. Chapter 3, "Using the Printer Driver," gives you what special paper and media is available for installing and removing printer options. Getting Started Your EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced printer combines high performance and reliability with the printer. To get started with your printer, please: ❏ Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in the...
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.... RITech works by smoothing out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in EPSON's advanced line of laser printers. The printer is enhanced by your printer and its quick processing speed. Features The printer comes with your computer, and install the printer driver as described in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT®...
.... RITech works by smoothing out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in EPSON's advanced line of laser printers. The printer is enhanced by your printer and its quick processing speed. Features The printer comes with your computer, and install the printer driver as described in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT®...
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling 25 Note: ❏ Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paper you load. ❏ If you want to come out face-up, then raise the Face-up Tray instead, and set the paper path selector down. If you installed the optional Face-up Tray and you want the sheets to print on paper heavier than 90g/m² (24 lb) or on special paper (such as envelopes, labels, transparencies, or thick paper), see "Printing on Special Media" on page 28.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling 25 Note: ❏ Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paper you load. ❏ If you want to come out face-up, then raise the Face-up Tray instead, and set the paper path selector down. If you installed the optional Face-up Tray and you want the sheets to print on paper heavier than 90g/m² (24 lb) or on special paper (such as envelopes, labels, transparencies, or thick paper), see "Printing on Special Media" on page 28.
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... load a single sheet of paper from the manual feed slot: 1. Insert a single sheet, with the printable side up and with the letterhead portion toward the printer. 3. Adjust the paper guides to match the paper size you are using. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 26 Make sure the cover is in the...
... load a single sheet of paper from the manual feed slot: 1. Insert a single sheet, with the printable side up and with the letterhead portion toward the printer. 3. Adjust the paper guides to match the paper size you are using. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 26 Make sure the cover is in the...
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... Settings tab. printable side up To print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper setting found in "Using the Printer Driver with Windows" on page 33. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 29 Envelopes You can load five to ten envelopes into contact with the flap side down... envelopes with the hot fuser. Print one or two envelopes to 90 g/m²). Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The printing quality on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (60 to check the...
... Settings tab. printable side up To print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper setting found in "Using the Printer Driver with Windows" on page 33. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 29 Envelopes You can load five to ten envelopes into contact with the flap side down... envelopes with the hot fuser. Print one or two envelopes to 90 g/m²). Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The printing quality on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (60 to check the...
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...need to feed some types of labels into the MP tray. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 30 You should test the label sheet for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. You can only use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film made for use the labels. Use only ... into the MP tray. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with laser printers or plain-paper copiers. However, you may need to Transparency in the Extended Settings on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu.
...need to feed some types of labels into the MP tray. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 30 You should test the label sheet for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. You can only use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film made for use the labels. Use only ... into the MP tray. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with laser printers or plain-paper copiers. However, you may need to Transparency in the Extended Settings on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu.
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When printing on thick paper, be sure to change the Paper setting on the Extended Settings on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider. Use the thick paper of thick paper into the MP tray. Choose Thick Wide when printing on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 31 Choose Thick Narrow for thick paper which is less than 188 mm wide. Thick paper You can load five to ten sheets of a weight between 90 and 163 g/m² (24 to 43 lb). However, you may need to feed some types of thick paper one sheet at a time.
When printing on thick paper, be sure to change the Paper setting on the Extended Settings on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider. Use the thick paper of thick paper into the MP tray. Choose Thick Wide when printing on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 31 Choose Thick Narrow for thick paper which is less than 188 mm wide. Thick paper You can load five to ten sheets of a weight between 90 and 163 g/m² (24 to 43 lb). However, you may need to feed some types of thick paper one sheet at a time.
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver with Windows 33 Accessing the printer driver 33 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 34 Increasing the Printing Speed 43 Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 44 Choosing the printer port 49 Using Printer Driver with Macintosh 55 Accessing the printer driver 55 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 55 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 32
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver with Windows 33 Accessing the printer driver 33 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 34 Increasing the Printing Speed 43 Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 44 Choosing the printer port 49 Using Printer Driver with Macintosh 55 Accessing the printer driver 55 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 55 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 32
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... when you with Windows To control your printer. Online Help provides you install the printer driver. Accessing Online Help You can access your printer driver directly from most cases you to Settings, and click Printers. It is accessed from the operating system, so in Windows NT 4.0). Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon and click Properties...
... when you with Windows To control your printer. Online Help provides you install the printer driver. Accessing Online Help You can access your printer driver directly from most cases you to Settings, and click Printers. It is accessed from the operating system, so in Windows NT 4.0). Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon and click Properties...
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... Monitor 3 is accessed from within the printer driver. The following table divides printers into two categories: local printers and Windows shared printers. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 34 Environment for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Protocols The protocols that monitors your printer and gives you need to install according to run EPSON Status Monitor 3 vary depending on your operating system and...
... Monitor 3 is accessed from within the printer driver. The following table divides printers into two categories: local printers and Windows shared printers. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 34 Environment for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Protocols The protocols that monitors your printer and gives you need to install according to run EPSON Status Monitor 3 vary depending on your operating system and...
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The change on the printer driver installed on the server machine. Local Printer Connect the printer directly to the printer port of your computer. (1) local printer (2) Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0/Macintosh (3) Parallel cable/USB cable Windows shared printer To monitor a shared printer from the client through the Utility tab of shared printers check box in the Monitoring Preferences...
The change on the printer driver installed on the server machine. Local Printer Connect the printer directly to the printer port of your computer. (1) local printer (2) Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0/Macintosh (3) Parallel cable/USB cable Windows shared printer To monitor a shared printer from the client through the Utility tab of shared printers check box in the Monitoring Preferences...
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.... Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 36 For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Make sure the Enable bi-directional support for this printer check box is open. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors the printer during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog...
.... Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 36 For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Make sure the Enable bi-directional support for this printer check box is open. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors the printer during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog...
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Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon to stop monitoring some errors. Note: Clearing the Monitor the printing status check box during normal operation causes the Status Alert window to start the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. 4. Click the Utility tab. 5. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 See "Status Alert Window" on page 41 for more information on this function.
Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon to stop monitoring some errors. Note: Clearing the Monitor the printing status check box during normal operation causes the Status Alert window to start the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. 4. Click the Utility tab. 5. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 See "Status Alert Window" on page 41 for more information on this function.
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Getting Printer Status Details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. If a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Clicking this button closes the dialog box. Printer image: Text box: OK button: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 38
Getting Printer Status Details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. If a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Clicking this button closes the dialog box. Printer image: Text box: OK button: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 38
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Paper: Displays the paper size and the approximate amount of remaining toner. The toner icon flashes if toner is installed. Information for the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is displayed only if this option is low (10 percent or less). Toner: Indicates the amount of paper remaining in the paper source. Photoconductor Unit Indicates the remaining functional life of Life: the photoconductor unit. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 39
Paper: Displays the paper size and the approximate amount of remaining toner. The toner icon flashes if toner is installed. Information for the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is displayed only if this option is low (10 percent or less). Toner: Indicates the amount of paper remaining in the paper source. Photoconductor Unit Indicates the remaining functional life of Life: the photoconductor unit. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 39
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Default button: Restores default settings. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 40 The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. The following settings and buttons appear in the Utility tab of error that you wish to be notified about. Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click the Monitoring Preferences button in the dialog box: Select Notification: Use the check boxes to select the types of the printer driver's Properties dialog box.
Default button: Restores default settings. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 40 The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. The following settings and buttons appear in the Utility tab of error that you wish to be notified about. Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click the Monitoring Preferences button in the dialog box: Select Notification: Use the check boxes to select the types of the printer driver's Properties dialog box.
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...possible solution. OK button: Saves new changes. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 41 You can double-click it to open the Status Monitor 3 dialog box. You need to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced to make this setting on the right side of To ...monitor a shared printer, check this shared printers check box. Allow monitoring of the task bar. Once the shortcut icon is ...
...possible solution. OK button: Saves new changes. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 41 You can double-click it to open the Status Monitor 3 dialog box. You need to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced to make this setting on the right side of To ...monitor a shared printer, check this shared printers check box. Allow monitoring of the task bar. Once the shortcut icon is ...
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...disappear even after the problem is open. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 42 If you click this to notify you select in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. To monitor during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is cleared. Note: In Windows ...NT 4.0, the Monitor the printing status check box is displayed in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. ...
...disappear even after the problem is open. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 42 If you click this to notify you select in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. To monitor during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is cleared. Note: In Windows ...NT 4.0, the Monitor the printing status check box is displayed in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. ...