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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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... Started 7 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 Setup Guide. ❏ Use your new printer. It also contains information on it. Chapter 3, "Using the Printer Driver," gives you what special...
... Started 7 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 Setup Guide. ❏ Use your new printer. It also contains information on it. Chapter 3, "Using the Printer Driver," gives you what special...
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...Enhanced MicroGray improves the halftone quality of laser printers. The printer is easy to 10 pages per inch) resolution is the latest in printing documents, you can print drafts using the Toner Save mode. About Your Printer Your printer is enhanced by EPSON's Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) and Enhanced...reduce the amount of up the printer, connect it to your computer, and install the printer driver as described in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT® 4.0. The printer supports ECP mode in the Setup Guide. The printer's 600/300-dpi (dots per ...
...Enhanced MicroGray improves the halftone quality of laser printers. The printer is easy to 10 pages per inch) resolution is the latest in printing documents, you can print drafts using the Toner Save mode. About Your Printer Your printer is enhanced by EPSON's Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) and Enhanced...reduce the amount of up the printer, connect it to your computer, and install the printer driver as described in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT® 4.0. The printer supports ECP mode in the Setup Guide. The printer's 600/300-dpi (dots per ...
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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. 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.
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Insert a single sheet, with the printable side up and with the letterhead portion toward the printer. 3. Make sure to change the Paper Source setting to match the paper size you are using. Adjust the paper guides to MP Tray in place ... 26 Manually loading paper Follow these steps to load a single sheet of paper from the manual feed slot. Make sure the cover is in the printer driver's Basic Settings menu. 4. Note: Load letterheads printable side up , as far as it will go into the manual feed slot above the tray cover. The...
Insert a single sheet, with the printable side up and with the letterhead portion toward the printer. 3. Make sure to change the Paper Source setting to match the paper size you are using. Adjust the paper guides to MP Tray in place ... 26 Manually loading paper Follow these steps to load a single sheet of paper from the manual feed slot. Make sure the cover is in the printer driver's Basic Settings menu. 4. Note: Load letterheads printable side up , as far as it will go into the manual feed slot above the tray cover. The...
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... Handling 29 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. Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into the MP... described in the Extended Settings dialog box. Load envelopes with the flap side down and short edge first. If the printing is accessed through the printer driver's Optional Settings tab.
... Handling 29 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. Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into the MP... described in the Extended Settings dialog box. Load envelopes with the flap side down and short edge first. If the printing is accessed through the printer driver's Optional Settings tab.
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...the Extended Settings on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu. However, you may need to feed some types of labels 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. Chapter... transparencies, make sure to change the Paper setting to feed some types of labels. 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.
...the Extended Settings on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu. However, you may need to feed some types of labels 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. Chapter... transparencies, make sure to change the Paper setting to feed some types of labels. 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.
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Thick paper You can load five to ten sheets of thick paper one sheet at a time. Choose Thick Wide when printing on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 31 When printing on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu. Choose Thick Narrow for thick paper which is less than 188 mm wide. However, you may need to feed some types of thick paper into the MP tray. Use the thick paper of a weight between 90 and 163 g/m² (24 to change the Paper setting on the Extended Settings on thick paper, be sure to 43 lb).
Thick paper You can load five to ten sheets of thick paper one sheet at a time. Choose Thick Wide when printing on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 31 When printing on the printer driver's Optional Settings menu. Choose Thick Narrow for thick paper which is less than 188 mm wide. However, you may need to feed some types of thick paper into the MP tray. Use the thick paper of a weight between 90 and 163 g/m² (24 to change the Paper setting on the Extended Settings on thick paper, be sure to 43 lb).
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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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... is accessed from the operating system, so in Windows NT 4.0). Accessing the printer driver You can access Online Help from Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95/2000) or Printing...
... is accessed from the operating system, so in Windows NT 4.0). Accessing the printer driver You can access Online Help from Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95/2000) or Printing...
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.... Windows Me/98/2000 Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0 Macintosh Local Printer LPT/USB LPT LPT USB Windows Shared Printers LPT/USB LPT LPT -- See "Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on the printer driver and Status Monitor 3. Environment for your operating system and printer type. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 34 If a print error occurs, the utility provides you information...
.... Windows Me/98/2000 Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0 Macintosh Local Printer LPT/USB LPT LPT USB Windows Shared Printers LPT/USB LPT LPT -- See "Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on the printer driver and Status Monitor 3. Environment for your operating system and printer type. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 34 If a print error occurs, the utility provides you information...
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... change involves selecting the Allow monitoring of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. (1) client machine (2) server machine (3) Windows shared printer Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 35 You can access the Monitoring Preferences dialog box through the server machine, you have to the printer port of your computer. (1) local printer (2) Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0/Macintosh (3) Parallel...
... change involves selecting the Allow monitoring of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. (1) client machine (2) server machine (3) Windows shared printer Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 35 You can access the Monitoring Preferences dialog box through the server machine, you have to the printer port of your computer. (1) local printer (2) Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0/Macintosh (3) Parallel...
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... Ports tab. See the README file for more information about support for your printer, and click Properties. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors the printer during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is necessary. Windows Me/98/95/2000 Bi...Printers folder. 3. For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Follow these steps to enable bi-directional support in the printer's Properties dialog box. Make sure the Enable bi-directional support for this printer check box is selected. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver...
... Ports tab. See the README file for more information about support for your printer, and click Properties. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors the printer during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is necessary. Windows Me/98/95/2000 Bi...Printers folder. 3. For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Follow these steps to enable bi-directional support in the printer's Properties dialog box. Make sure the Enable bi-directional support for this printer check box is selected. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver...
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Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon to stop monitoring some errors. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 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. See "Status Alert Window" on page 41 for more information on this function. Click the Utility tab. 5. 4.
Click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon to stop monitoring some errors. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 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. See "Status Alert Window" on page 41 for more information on this function. Click the Utility tab. 5. 4.
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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. Printer image: Text box: OK button: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 38 If a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Clicking this button closes the dialog box.
Getting Printer Status Details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Printer image: Text box: OK button: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 38 If a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Clicking this button closes the dialog box.
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Information for the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is displayed only if this option is low (10 percent or less). Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 39 The toner icon flashes if toner is installed. Toner: Indicates the amount of Life: the photoconductor unit. Photoconductor Unit Indicates the remaining functional life of remaining toner. Paper: Displays the paper size and the approximate amount of paper remaining in the paper source.
Information for the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is displayed only if this option is low (10 percent or less). Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 39 The toner icon flashes if toner is installed. Toner: Indicates the amount of Life: the photoconductor unit. Photoconductor Unit Indicates the remaining functional life of remaining toner. Paper: Displays the paper size and the approximate amount of paper remaining in the paper source.
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 40 Default button: Restores default settings. The following settings and buttons appear in the Utility tab of error that you wish to select the types of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click the Monitoring Preferences button in the dialog box: Select Notification: Use the check boxes to be notified about. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 40 Default button: Restores default settings. The following settings and buttons appear in the Utility tab of error that you wish to select the types of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click the Monitoring Preferences button in the dialog box: Select Notification: Use the check boxes to be notified about. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears.
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...the task bar. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 41 It closes automatically once the problem is in the task bar, you can also rightclick the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced to open the Status Monitor ...3 dialog box. Help button: Opens the Help screen for the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Cancel button: Cancels any changes. You need to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Status...
...the task bar. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 41 It closes automatically once the problem is in the task bar, you can also rightclick the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced to open the Status Monitor ...3 dialog box. Help button: Opens the Help screen for the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Cancel button: Cancels any changes. You need to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Status...
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...conditions you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Consumable Details button. Stopping Monitoring The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility monitors the printer during printing only, close the box you select in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. If you ...comes up printing or if you wish to monitor the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 42 To monitor during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is displayed in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. However, you when an error ...
...conditions you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Consumable Details button. Stopping Monitoring The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility monitors the printer during printing only, close the box you select in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. If you ...comes up printing or if you wish to monitor the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 42 To monitor during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is displayed in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. However, you when an error ...