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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 4 Installing and Removing Options Printer Options 61 500...
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 4 Installing and Removing Options Printer Options 61 500...
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...printer is enhanced by EPSON's Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) and Enhanced MicroGray technology. ECP mode supports high-speed data transfer and bi-directional communication with a full set up to 10 pages per inch) resolution is easy to your computer, and install the printer driver...computer. The printer supports ECP mode in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT® 4.0. Features The printer comes with your printer and its quick processing speed. High-quality printing Your printer provides 600-dpi/300-dpi printing at a speed of laser printers. Chapter 1...
...printer is enhanced by EPSON's Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) and Enhanced MicroGray technology. ECP mode supports high-speed data transfer and bi-directional communication with a full set up to 10 pages per inch) resolution is easy to your computer, and install the printer driver...computer. The printer supports ECP mode in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT® 4.0. Features The printer comes with your printer and its quick processing speed. High-quality printing Your printer provides 600-dpi/300-dpi printing at a speed of laser printers. Chapter 1...
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... they are specially designed for laser printers. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 29 This dialog box is too light, adjust the print density as described in "Using the Printer Driver with Windows" on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper setting found in the Extended Settings dialog box. The printing quality on most window envelopes will melt when...
... they are specially designed for laser printers. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 29 This dialog box is too light, adjust the print density as described in "Using the Printer Driver with Windows" on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper setting found in the Extended Settings dialog box. The printing quality on most window envelopes will melt when...
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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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... 3 Using the Printer Driver 33 The printer driver allows you install the printer driver. Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95/2000) or Printing Preferences (in Windows 2000) or Document Defaults (in most Windowsbased applications, or from the printer driver. Online Help provides you want. ❏ To access the printer driver from Windows Me, 98...
... 3 Using the Printer Driver 33 The printer driver allows you install the printer driver. Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95/2000) or Printing Preferences (in Windows 2000) or Document Defaults (in most Windowsbased applications, or from the printer driver. Online Help provides you want. ❏ To access the printer driver from Windows Me, 98...
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.... The following table divides printers into two categories: local printers and Windows shared printers. 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 -- For example, you with a message describing the error. EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility EPSON Status Monitor 3 is accessed from within the printer driver.
.... The following table divides printers into two categories: local printers and Windows shared printers. 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 -- For example, you with a message describing the error. EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility EPSON Status Monitor 3 is accessed from within the printer driver.
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.../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 dialog box. Local Printer Connect the printer directly to make a setting 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
.../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 dialog box. Local Printer Connect the printer directly to make a setting 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
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.... 3. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 36 For Windows Me/98/95 users, click the Details tab and then click Spool Settings. For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. For Windows 2000 users, click the Ports tab. Follow these steps to enable bi-directional support in the printer's Properties dialog box. Right...
.... 3. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 36 For Windows Me/98/95 users, click the Details tab and then click Spool Settings. For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. For Windows 2000 users, click the Ports tab. Follow these steps to enable bi-directional support in the printer's Properties dialog box. Right...
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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. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 Click the Utility tab. 5. 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.
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. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 Click the Utility tab. 5. 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.
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... box: server machine. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 41 You need to open the Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Status Alert Window This window indicates what type of the task bar. Allow monitoring of To monitor a shared printer, check this setting on the right side of... error has occurred and offers you can also rightclick the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL...
... box: server machine. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 41 You need to open the Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Status Alert Window This window indicates what type of the task bar. Allow monitoring of To monitor a shared printer, check this setting on the right side of... error has occurred and offers you can also rightclick the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL...
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... printing only, close the box you can still find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. If you select in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. Note: In Windows NT 4.0, the Monitor the printing status check box is cleared. The...
... printing only, close the box you can still find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. If you select in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. Note: In Windows NT 4.0, the Monitor the printing status check box is cleared. The...
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... network path to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer as a shared printer on the computer to which describes how to install the printer driver on the File menu. First, you need to set up your printer, then click Sharing on Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 clients. Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 If you are...
... network path to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer as a shared printer on the computer to which describes how to install the printer driver on the File menu. First, you need to set up your printer, then click Sharing on Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 clients. Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 If you are...
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Click Shared (for Windows 2000 users, select Shared as), then type the Shared Name. 4. 3. Note: For Windows NT 4.0 users, do not select the driver from the Alternate Drivers list. For Windows 2000 users, do not select a driver from the Additional Drivers list in the Additional Drivers dialog box. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 45 Click OK.
Click Shared (for Windows 2000 users, select Shared as), then type the Shared Name. 4. 3. Note: For Windows NT 4.0 users, do not select the driver from the Alternate Drivers list. For Windows 2000 users, do not select a driver from the Additional Drivers list in the Additional Drivers dialog box. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 45 Click OK.
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..., but the procedure is similar on other Windows operating systems. 1. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 49 To specify the interface, you are using to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Parallel connection The Windows platform supports the parallel interface. Right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon, and click Properties in the printer driver. Select the Details tab. Click the...
..., but the procedure is similar on other Windows operating systems. 1. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 49 To specify the interface, you are using to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Parallel connection The Windows platform supports the parallel interface. Right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon, and click Properties in the printer driver. Select the Details tab. Click the...
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Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 52 Right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon, and click Properties in the menu that comes with your printer complies with a USB connector and running Mac® OS 8.1 (or later) or Windows Me/98/2000 respectively support the USB interface. Select the Details tab. Note: Only Macintosh® and PC systems equipped with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. For Windows Me/98/2000 1. USB connection The USB interface that appears. 3.
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 52 Right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon, and click Properties in the menu that comes with your printer complies with a USB connector and running Mac® OS 8.1 (or later) or Windows Me/98/2000 respectively support the USB interface. Select the Details tab. Note: Only Macintosh® and PC systems equipped with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. For Windows Me/98/2000 1. USB connection The USB interface that appears. 3.
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Click the arrow next to the Print to save this setting. Click OK to the following port drop-down list. In Windows 2000, check USB001 in the list on the Ports menu. 5. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 53 In Windows Me or 98, select EPUSB1: (EPSON EPL-5800L). 4.
Click the arrow next to the Print to save this setting. Click OK to the following port drop-down list. In Windows 2000, check USB001 in the list on the Ports menu. 5. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 53 In Windows Me or 98, select EPUSB1: (EPSON EPL-5800L). 4.
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... selected printer driver when the EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts. Getting printer status details You can be disrupted. ❏ Printer and consumable products status information appears in the Apple menu. You can access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility by selecting the EPSON Status Monitor 3 alias in the status window only if the Chooser is open. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 56...
... selected printer driver when the EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts. Getting printer status details You can be disrupted. ❏ Printer and consumable products status information appears in the Apple menu. You can access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility by selecting the EPSON Status Monitor 3 alias in the status window only if the Chooser is open. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 56...
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If you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Show details button. To close the box you wish to click the OK button. Status Alert window This window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you click this button, the dialog box will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 59 It closes automatically once the problem is cleared. Note: The Status Alert window automatically appears when a problem occurs with your printer. If you a possible solution.
If you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Show details button. To close the box you wish to click the OK button. Status Alert window This window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you click this button, the dialog box will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 59 It closes automatically once the problem is cleared. Note: The Status Alert window automatically appears when a problem occurs with your printer. If you a possible solution.
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...confirm that the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is not listed on a flat, stable surface. If it . If your computer is running Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, you removed. 6. Removing Follow the instructions below to choose Lower Cassette in the Setup Guide. Make... Unit as the Paper Source setting. Turn on the printer. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options 63 Turn off before plugging the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet. 7. See "Testing the Printer Connection" in the printer driver as the paper source, be sure to remove the ...
...confirm that the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is not listed on a flat, stable surface. If it . If your computer is running Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, you removed. 6. Removing Follow the instructions below to choose Lower Cassette in the Setup Guide. Make... Unit as the Paper Source setting. Turn on the printer. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options 63 Turn off before plugging the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet. 7. See "Testing the Printer Connection" in the printer driver as the paper source, be sure to remove the ...
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Gently close the printer cover. 9. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options 71 7. Fasten the side cover with the two screws. 8. Windows users can confirm the optional memory is correctly installed, print a status sheet. To verify that memory is installed correctly. See "Testing the Printer Connection" in the printer and turn it on. Note: After installing the printer driver, you can check in the Printer Driver by selecting the Optional Settings tab under Properties. Plug in the Setup Guide.
Gently close the printer cover. 9. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options 71 7. Fasten the side cover with the two screws. 8. Windows users can confirm the optional memory is correctly installed, print a status sheet. To verify that memory is installed correctly. See "Testing the Printer Connection" in the printer and turn it on. Note: After installing the printer driver, you can check in the Printer Driver by selecting the Optional Settings tab under Properties. Plug in the Setup Guide.