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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...
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...
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... out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in EPSON's advanced line of toner used in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT® 4.0. Toner Save mode To reduce the amount of laser printers. The printer supports ECP mode in printing documents, you can print drafts... using the Toner Save mode. RITech works by your computer. The printer is easy to 10...
... out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in EPSON's advanced line of toner used in Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT® 4.0. Toner Save mode To reduce the amount of laser printers. The printer supports ECP mode in printing documents, you can print drafts... using the Toner Save mode. RITech works by your computer. The printer is easy to 10...
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...* Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) No paste and no tape No plastic window (unless specifically designed for laser printers) The backing sheet should be covered completely, with laser printer, ink Jet printer, or other problems. ** Gaps between labels** Weight: 90 to 163 g/m² (24 to moisture. ...large jobs. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 19 Always test samples of media may reduce print quality, cause paper jams and other printers cannot be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Do not use with laser printers.
...* Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) No paste and no tape No plastic window (unless specifically designed for laser printers) The backing sheet should be covered completely, with laser printer, ink Jet printer, or other problems. ** Gaps between labels** Weight: 90 to 163 g/m² (24 to moisture. ...large jobs. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 19 Always test samples of media may reduce print quality, cause paper jams and other printers cannot be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Do not use with laser printers.
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... quality on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper setting found in "Using the Printer Driver with the hot fuser. If the printing is accessed through the printer driver's Optional Settings tab. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 29 The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into the MP...90 g/m²). This dialog box is too light, adjust the print density as described in the Extended Settings dialog box. Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. Envelopes You can load five to ten envelopes into contact with...
... quality on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper setting found in "Using the Printer Driver with the hot fuser. If the printing is accessed through the printer driver's Optional Settings tab. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 29 The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into the MP...90 g/m²). This dialog box is too light, adjust the print density as described in the Extended Settings dialog box. Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. Envelopes You can load five to ten envelopes into contact with...
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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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... the Print or Page Setup command on the printer driver that controls your printer. 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. To access the driver menus, see below...
... the Print or Page Setup command on the printer driver that controls your printer. 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. To access the driver menus, see below...
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... corresponding section for your operating system. 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 -- This...
... corresponding section for your operating system. 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 -- This...
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.... (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 cable/USB cable Windows shared printer To monitor a shared printer from the client through the...
.... (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 cable/USB cable Windows shared printer To monitor a shared printer from the client through the...
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.../95/2000 Bi-directional support is open. For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Make sure the Enable bi-directional 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. Double-click...
.../95/2000 Bi-directional support is open. For Windows Me/98/95/2000: You need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Make sure the Enable bi-directional 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. Double-click...
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 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. See "Status Alert Window" on page 41 for more information on this function. Click the Utility tab. 5. 4.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 37 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. See "Status Alert Window" on page 41 for more information on this function. Click the Utility tab. 5. 4.
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.... 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-5800L Advanced...
.... 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-5800L Advanced...
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...status check box in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. The Status Alert window opens under the conditions 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. You...is open. If you clear the Monitor the printing status check box, the Status Alert window no longer comes up printing or if you can still find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. However, you don't need...
...status check box in the Utility tab of the printer driver's Properties dialog box. The Status Alert window opens under the conditions 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. You...is open. If you clear the Monitor the printing status check box, the Status Alert window no longer comes up printing or if you can still find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. However, you don't need...
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...need to set up your printer as a shared printer on the computer to your printer, then click Sharing on a network. 1. Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 If you are using a shared printer in Windows 2000 or NT 4.0, it , and install the printer software on Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 clients.... Then, you may not be able to Settings, and click Printers. 2. If you do not ...
...need to set up your printer as a shared printer on the computer to your printer, then click Sharing on a network. 1. Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 If you are using a shared printer in Windows 2000 or NT 4.0, it , and install the printer software on Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 clients.... Then, you may not be able to Settings, and click Printers. 2. If you do not ...
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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. Click OK. Click Shared (for Windows 2000 users, select Shared as), then type the Shared Name. 4. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 45 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. Click OK. Click Shared (for Windows 2000 users, select Shared as), then type the Shared Name. 4. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 45 3.
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... setting in the menu that come with your printer are using to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Parallel connection The Windows platform supports the parallel interface. The standard interfaces that appears. 3. Click the Start button, point to print. Select the Details tab. Right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon, and click Properties in the...
... setting in the menu that come with your printer are using to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Parallel connection The Windows platform supports the parallel interface. The standard interfaces that appears. 3. Click the Start button, point to print. Select the Details tab. Right-click the EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced icon, and click Properties in the...
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Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Note: Only Macintosh® and PC systems equipped with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. USB connection The USB interface that appears. 3. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 52 For Windows Me/98/2000 1. Select the Details tab. 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.
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Note: Only Macintosh® and PC systems equipped with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. USB connection The USB interface that appears. 3. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 52 For Windows Me/98/2000 1. Select the Details tab. 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.
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Click the arrow next to the Print to save this setting. 4. Click OK to the following port drop-down list. In Windows Me or 98, select EPUSB1: (EPSON EPL-5800L). Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 53 In Windows 2000, check USB001 in the list on the Ports menu. 5.
Click the arrow next to the Print to save this setting. 4. Click OK to the following port drop-down list. In Windows Me or 98, select EPUSB1: (EPSON EPL-5800L). Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 53 In Windows 2000, check USB001 in the list on the Ports menu. 5.
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... Chooser so that necessary information 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. You can be disrupted. ❏ Printer and consumable products status information appears in the Apple menu. If the printer port is not correct, an error will...
... Chooser so that necessary information 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. You can be disrupted. ❏ Printer and consumable products status information appears in the Apple menu. If the printer port is not correct, an error will...
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To close the box you wish to click the OK button. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 59 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. Note: The Status Alert window automatically appears when a problem occurs with your printer. If you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Show details button. It closes automatically once the problem is cleared. If you a possible solution.
To close the box you wish to click the OK button. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 59 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. Note: The Status Alert window automatically appears when a problem occurs with your printer. If you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Show details button. It closes automatically once the problem is cleared. If you a possible solution.
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If your computer is running Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, you removed. 6. Turn off the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit and place it on a flat, stable surface. Unplug the printer's power cord from the interface connectors. 4. Remove all interface cards from the electrical outlet. 3. ...Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options 63 Confirm that the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is not listed on the printer. If it . To confirm that the printer's power switch is installed correctly, print a status sheet. To use the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit as the ...
If your computer is running Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, you removed. 6. Turn off the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit and place it on a flat, stable surface. Unplug the printer's power cord from the interface connectors. 4. Remove all interface cards from the electrical outlet. 3. ...Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options 63 Confirm that the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is not listed on the printer. If it . To confirm that the printer's power switch is installed correctly, print a status sheet. To use the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit as the ...