Epson WorkForce AL-MX200DNF User manual

User’s Guide
NPD4756-01 EN

Contents
Preface
CopyrightandTrademarks..............................................................11
UsingThisGuide......................................................................12
Conventions......................................................................12
Illegal Copies and Printouts..............................................................13
ProductFeatures.......................................................................13
Features..........................................................................13
Chapter 1 Specifications
CopyFunction.........................................................................18
PrintFunction.........................................................................20
ScanFunction.........................................................................22
FaxFunction..........................................................................23
DirectFaxFunction....................................................................24
ADFFunction.........................................................................25
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
MainComponents.....................................................................26
FrontView........................................................................26
RearView.........................................................................27
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)..................................................27
OperatorPanel....................................................................28
Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel. ..............................................29
Printing the Panel Settings Page..........................................................30
TheOperatorPanel................................................................30
ThePrinterSettingUtility...........................................................31
PowerSaverMode......................................................................31
ExitingthePowerSaverMode........................................................32
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Chapter 3 Printer Management Software
PrintandScanDrivers..................................................................33
EpsonNetConfig.......................................................................33
Creating an Administrative Password.................................................34
Printer Setting Utility (WindowsOnly)....................................................34
StatusMonitor(WindowsOnly)..........................................................35
Launcher (Windows Only). . . ............................................................36
AddressBookEditor....................................................................37
ExpressScanManager..................................................................37
Chapter 4 Printer Connection and Software Installation
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration..............................................39
Connecting Your Printer. . . . . ...........................................................39
Connecting Printer to a Computer or a Network........................................40
SettingtheIPAddress...................................................................43
TCP/IPandIPAddresses............................................................43
Automatically Setting the Printer’sIPAddress..........................................43
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IPAddress....................................43
Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)..............................................45
VerifyingtheIPSettings.............................................................47
Printing and Checking the SystemSettingsPage.........................................48
Installing Print Drivers on Computers RunningWindows....................................49
Using the PCL print driver. . . . .......................................................50
Using Epson Universal P6 PrinterDriver...............................................97
Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X....................................99
Configuring Wireless Settings on the Operator Panel (AL-MX200DWF only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Installing Print Drivers on Computers RunningLinux(CUPS)................................104
InstallingPrintDrivers.............................................................104
Specifying the Queue.............................................................. 105
SpecifyingtheDefaultQueue....................................................... 110
SpecifyingPrintingOptions.........................................................111
Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator. ......................... 112
UninstallingPrintDrivers.......................................................... 113
Chapter 5 Printing Basics
AboutPrintMedia.................................................................... 115
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Print Media Usage Guidelines.......................................................115
AutomaticDocumentFeeder(ADF)Guidelines........................................116
Print Media That Can Damage YourPrinter...........................................117
PrintMediaStorageGuidelines......................................................119
Supported Print Media.................................................................119
UsablePrintMedia................................................................119
Loading Print Media...................................................................122
Capacity.........................................................................123
Print Media Dimensions........................................................... 123
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray............................................... 123
Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)................................. 132
UsingtheOutputTrayExtension....................................................137
Setting Paper Sizes and Types........................................................... 138
SettingPaperSizes................................................................ 138
SettingPaperTypes............................................................... 139
Printing............................................................................. 139
PrintingfromtheComputer........................................................ 139
CancelingaPrintJob.............................................................. 140
DuplexPrinting...................................................................141
Direct Printing Using a USB StorageDevice........................................... 146
SelectingPrintingOptions..........................................................148
Printing Custom Size Paper.........................................................153
Checking Status of a PrintJob.......................................................155
PrintingaReportPage............................................................. 156
PrinterSettings................................................................... 157
Printing with the Web Services on Devices................................................ 159
AddingRolesofPrintServices...................................................... 159
PrinterSetup..................................................................... 160
Chapter 6 Copying
Loading Paper for Copying............................................................. 162
Preparing a Document. . . .............................................................. 162
Making Copies From the Document Glass.................................................163
Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). . . .............................165
CustomizingCopyOptions............................................................. 166
NumberofCopies.................................................................166
OriginalSize..................................................................... 167
OutputPaperSize.................................................................168
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Reduce/Enlarge...................................................................169
Collated......................................................................... 171
DocumentType.................................................................. 172
Lighten/Darken...................................................................173
Sharpness........................................................................174
AutoExposure....................................................................175
2-Sided..........................................................................176
MultipleUp......................................................................176
Margin Top/Bottom...............................................................178
MarginLeft/Right.................................................................179
MarginMiddle................................................................... 180
CopyinganIDCard................................................................... 181
ChangingtheDefaultCopySettings...................................................... 181
Chapter 7 Scanning
ScanningOverview.................................................................... 183
Scanning to a USB ConnectedComputer..................................................183
UsingtheOperatorPanel...........................................................183
UsingtheTWAINDriver.......................................................... 184
UsingtheWIADriver............................................................. 186
Using a Scanner on the Network.........................................................187
Overview........................................................................ 188
Confirming the Login name and the Password......................................... 190
Specifying a Destination to Store Scanned Documents...................................192
ConfiguringthePrinter............................................................ 203
Sending the Scanned File to theNetwork..............................................210
ScanningtoaUSBStorageDevice........................................................211
SendinganE-MailWiththeScannedImage............................................... 212
Adding an Entry to the Address Book................................................ 212
ConfiguringanSMTPServer........................................................214
Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File............................................. 216
CustomizingScanOptions..............................................................217
Changing the Default Scan Settings.................................................. 217
Changing the Scan Settings foranIndividualJob....................................... 219
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Chapter 8 Faxing
ConnectingtheTelephoneLine..........................................................221
Configuring Fax Initial Settings..........................................................222
SettingYourRegion............................................................... 222
SettingthePrinterID..............................................................223
SettingtheTimeandDate.......................................................... 224
ChangingtheClockMode..........................................................224
SendingaFax.........................................................................225
LoadingaSourceDocumentontheAutomaticDocumentFeeder(ADF)...................225
Loading a Source Document on the DocumentGlass....................................226
Resolution....................................................................... 227
DocumentType.................................................................. 228
Lighten/Darken...................................................................228
Inserting a Pause. .................................................................229
SendingaFaxfromMemory........................................................229
SendingaFaxManually............................................................230
Confirming Transmissions......................................................... 231
AutomaticRedialing...............................................................232
Sending a Delayed Fax................................................................. 232
Sending a Fax Using the Driver (DirectFax)............................................... 233
SendingaFaxfromWindows....................................................... 233
SendingaFaxfromMacOSX.......................................................235
ReceivingaFax....................................................................... 238
AboutReceivingModes............................................................238
LoadingPaperforReceivingFaxes...................................................238
Receiving a Fax Automatically in theFAXMode....................................... 239
Receiving a Fax Manually in the TEL Mode............................................239
Receiving a Fax Automatically in the TEL/FAXModeorAns/FAXMode...................239
Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone. . . . . . ........................... 240
Receiving Faxes in the DRPD Mode..................................................240
ReceivingFaxesintheMemory......................................................241
PollingReceive................................................................... 241
AutomaticDialing.....................................................................242
SpeedDialing.................................................................... 242
Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using the Operator Panel. ....................... 242
Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using aComputer.............................. 243
Sending a Fax Using Speed Dialing...................................................246
GroupDialing....................................................................247
CreatingGroupDialNumbersUsingtheOperatorPanel................................ 248
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Editing Group Dial Numbers Using the OperatorPanel................................. 248
Creating and Editing a Fax Group UsingaComputer................................... 249
SendingaFaxUsingGroupDialing(Multi-addressTransmission)........................ 252
PrintingtheAddressBookList...................................................... 254
OtherWaystoFax.................................................................... 254
UsingtheSecureReceivingMode....................................................254
Using an Answering Machine. ...................................................... 255
Using a Computer Modem......................................................... 256
SettingSounds........................................................................257
SpeakerVolume.................................................................. 257
RingerVolume................................................................... 257
Specifying the Fax Settings..............................................................258
CustomizingFaxOptions.......................................................... 258
AvailableFaxOptions............................................................. 258
ChangingtheDefaultFaxSettings........................................................262
PrintingaReport......................................................................262
Chapter 9 Using the Operator Panel Menus and Keypad
Understanding the Operator PanelMenus.................................................264
Report/List......................................................................264
MeterReadings...................................................................265
AdminMenu.....................................................................265
DefaultsSettings.................................................................. 305
TraySettings..................................................................... 319
PanelLanguage...................................................................321
PanelLockFeature.................................................................... 322
EnablingthePanelLockFeature.....................................................322
DisablingthePanelLockFeature.................................................... 323
Limiting Access to Copy, Fax, Scan, and USBDirectPrintOperations..........................323
Changing the Power Saver Mode Settings................................................. 324
Resetting to Factory Defaults............................................................325
Changing the Language................................................................ 326
UsingtheOperatorPanel...........................................................326
Using the Printer Setting Utility..................................................... 326
UsingtheNumericKeypad............................................................. 327
EnteringCharacters............................................................... 327
ChangingNumbersorNames.......................................................328
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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
ClearingJams.........................................................................329
AvoidingJams....................................................................329
Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . .............................................330
Clearing Paper Jams From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). ...................... 332
Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of thePrinter......................................335
Clearing Paper Jams From the RearofthePrinter...................................... 340
Clearing Paper Jams From the CenterOutputTray..................................... 342
JamProblems.................................................................... 346
BasicPrinterProblems................................................................. 347
DisplayProblems..................................................................... 347
PrintingProblems.....................................................................348
PrintQualityProblems.................................................................350
TheOutputIsTooLight........................................................... 350
Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side................................... 351
Random Spots/Blurred Images...................................................... 352
TheEntireOutputIsBlank......................................................... 353
Streaks Appear on the Output.......................................................353
Mottle...........................................................................354
Ghosting........................................................................ 354
Fog............................................................................. 355
Bead-Carry-Out(BCO)............................................................ 356
AugerMark......................................................................357
Wrinkled/StainedPaper............................................................357
The Top Margin Is Incorrect........................................................358
Protrudent/BumpyPaper...........................................................359
CopyProblem........................................................................ 359
CopyQualityProblems.................................................................360
FaxProblems.........................................................................361
ScanningProblems.................................................................... 363
Scan Driver/Printer Utility Problems..................................................... 365
OtherProblems.......................................................................366
Understanding Printer Messages.........................................................366
ContactingService.....................................................................377
GettingHelp......................................................................... 377
LCD Panel Messages. . . . . . . ........................................................378
StatusMonitorAlerts..............................................................378
EnablingtheNonGenuineTonerMode.................................................. 378
UsingtheOperatorPanel...........................................................378
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Using the Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)...................................... 379
Chapter 11 Maintenance
CleaningthePrinter................................................................... 380
CleaningtheScanner.............................................................. 380
Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller.......................................................382
ReplacingtheTonerCartridge...........................................................383
When to Replace the Toner Cartridge................................................ 384
RemovingtheTonerCartridge...................................................... 385
InstallingaTonerCartridge.........................................................387
OrderingSupplies..................................................................... 388
Consumables.....................................................................389
WhentoOrderaTonerCartridge................................................... 389
RecyclingSupplies................................................................ 390
Storing Consumables.................................................................. 390
ManagingthePrinter.................................................................. 390
Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNetConfig................................390
CheckingPrinterStatuswithStatusMonitor(WindowsOnly)............................391
Checking Printer Status Through E-mail..............................................392
ConservingSupplies................................................................... 393
CheckingPageCounts................................................................. 393
MovingthePrinter.................................................................... 394
Appendix A Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support..............................................................397
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 397
Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 397
Help for Users in Taiwan...........................................................397
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................399
HelpforUsersinThailand..........................................................399
Help for Users in Vietnam..........................................................400
HelpforUsersinIndonesia.........................................................400
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 402
HelpforUsersinMalaysia..........................................................402
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 403
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Index
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Preface
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 its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this
product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties
as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson
Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising
from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Copyright © 2012 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Using This Guide
Conventions
1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.
2. The following terms are used throughout this guide:
Important:
Important information that must be read and followed.
Note:
Additional information that merits emphasis.
See Also:
References within this guide.
3. Orientation of documents or paper is described in this guide as follows:
, , Long Edge Feed (LEF): Loading the document or paper in the landscape orientation.
, , Short Edge Feed (SEF): Loading the document or paper in the portrait orientation.
LEF Orientation SEF Orientation
* Paper feed direction
4. The screen shots and illustrations in this guide are those of the AL-MX200DWF unless otherwise
specified. Some of the items in the screen shots and illustrations may not be displayed or available
depending on your printer model.
5. Some features are not available on some models.
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Illegal Copies and Printouts
Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or
imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be
illegal to copy or print in your country.
❏Currency
❏Banknotes and checks
❏Bank and government bonds and securities
❏Passports and identification cards
❏Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner
❏Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments
This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of
doubt, contact your legal counsel.
Product Features
Features
This section describes the product features and indicates their links.
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Duplex Print
When you have multiple pages to print, you can
use the duplex feature of the computer to print
on either side of paper to save paper
consumption.
For more information, see “Duplex Printing” on
page 141.
Multiple Up Print
With the Multiple Up print feature of the
printer, you can print multiple pages on a single
sheet of paper to save paper consumption.
For more information, see the print driver's
help.
Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)
Print media loaded in the PSI is given
precedence over the media in the paper tray.
Using the PSI, you can print on print media of
another type or size preferentially over the
regular media in the paper tray.
For more information, see “Loading Print
Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on
page 132.
Wireless Print (AL-MX200DWF only)
With the wireless LAN feature of the printer,
you can place your printer at any location and
print from a computer without cabling.
For more information, see “Configuring
Wireless Network Settings (AL-MX200DWF
only)” on page 54.
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USB Direct Print
You can print directly from your USB storage
device without starting your computer and an
application.
For more information, see “Direct Printing
Using a USB Storage Device” on page 146.
2-in-1 Copy
You can copy two original pages on one side of a
single sheet of paper to save paper consumption.
For more information, see “Multiple Up” on
page 176.
ID Card Copy
You can copy both sides of an ID card on one
side of a single sheet of paper in its original size
by selecting ID Card Copy on the operator
panel.
For more information, see “Copying an ID
Card” on page 181.
Scan to E-Mail
You can directly send scanned data as an e-mail
attachment. You can choose destination e-mail
addresses from the Address Book or enter
addresses directly using the numeric keypad.
For more information, see “Sending an E-Mail
With the Scanned Image” on page 212.
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Scan to SMB/FTP (Network)
You can transfer scanned data to a computer or
a server via SMB or FTP without service
software. Although prior registration of the
destination FTP server or the computer on the
Address Book is required, it helps save your
time.
For more information, see “Using a Scanner on
the Network” on page 187.
Scan to USB Storage Device
You do not need a computer to connect your
USB storage device to save scanned data. Insert
your USB storage device into the front USB port
on the printer, and save scanned data directly to
your USB storage device.
For more information, see “Scanning to a USB
Storage Device” on page 211.
Scan from Document Glass
You can scan pages of a book or a brochure from
the document glass. When you scan documents
using the document glass, place them face down.
For more information, see “Making Copies
From the Document Glass” on page 163.
Scan from ADF
You can scan pieces of unbound paper using the
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). When you
scan documents using the ADF, load them face
up.
For more information, see “Making Copies
From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)”
on page 165.
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Direct Fax from Computer
You can directly send faxes from your computer
using the fax driver. You can select a recipient
from the Phone Book (PC Fax Address Book) or
Address Book (Device Address Book), or enter a
name and fax number directly using the
numeric keypad.
For more information, see “Sending a Fax Using
the Driver (Direct Fax)” on page 233.
Address Book
The Address Book simplifies the recipient
specification. You can use the Address Book on
the printer as well as on the server. Select the
desired address or fax number from the Address
Book when using the Scan to E-Mail or Scan to
Network feature, or sending faxes.
For more information, see “Address Book
Editor” on page 37.
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Chapter 1
Specifications
Copy Function
Items Description
Type Desktop
Memory 256 MB
HDD —
Scanning Resolution Document glass: 600 ×600 dpi
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 600 ×300 dpi
Printing Resolution Standard: 600 ×600 dpi
High Resolution: 1200 ×1200 dpi*
* When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced due
to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending
on documents.
Halftone 256 grayscale gradation
Original Paper Size Document glass:
The maximum size is 215.9 ×297 mm for both sheets and books.
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):
The maximum size is 215.9 ×355.6 mm.
Output Paper Size Paper tray:
Maximum: Legal
Minimum: 76.2 ×127 mm (3 ×5")
Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI):
Maximum: Legal
Minimum: A5
Image loss width: Top edge, 4 mm or less; bottom edge, 4 mm or less; left and
right edges, 4 mm or less
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Items Description
Output Paper Weight Paper tray:
60 – 163 gsm (for postcard 60 – 190 gsm is available)
Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI):
60 – 163 gsm
Important:
Use paper recommended by Epson. Copying may not be performed correctly
depending on the conditions. For more information, see “Print Media That Can
Damage Your Printer” on page 117.
First Copy Output Time 20 seconds (for A4 /standard mode)
Reduction/Enlargement Size-for-Size: 1:1 ± 1.3%
Preset %: 1:0.50, 1:0.70, 1:0.81, 1:1.00, 1:1.22, 1:1.41, 1:2.00
Variable %: 1:0.25 - 1:4.00 (1% increments)
Continuous Copy Speed Document glass:
A4: 30 sheets/minute (Measured by making 11 copies of a single page
document.)
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):
A4: 20 sheets/minute (Measured by making a single copy of an 11- page
document.)
Important:
❏The speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment.
❏The performance may be reduced depending on the paper type.
Paper Tray Capacity Standard:
250 sheets (Paper tray) + 10 sheets (PSI)
Maximum paper capacity:
260 sheets (standard)
Continuous Copy 99 images
Note:
The machine may pause temporarily to perform image stabilization.
Output Tray Capacity Center output tray:
Approximately 125 sheets (A4 )
Document output tray:
Approximately 50 sheets (A4 )
Power Supply AC 220 – 240 V ± 10%/110 – 127 V ± 10%, 5.2/9.8A for both 50/60 Hz ± 3Hz
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Items Description
Power Consumption Sleep mode: 4 W or less
Low Power mode: 8 W or less
Standby mode: 55 W or less
Dimensions Width 420 ×Depth 398* ×Height 365 mm
* Measured when the paper tray is inserted but not extended.
Machine Weight 12.0 kg
Important:
❏The weight of paper is not included.
❏The weight of the toner cartridge is included.
Space Requirement Width 795.5 ×Depth 1049* mm
* Measured when the front cover and the rear cover are open.
Usage Environment Temperature: 10 - 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10 - 85% (except malfunctions due to dew
condensation)
Non-Use: Temperature: -20 - 40 ˚C; Humidity: 5 - 85% (except malfunctions due
to dew condensation)
Important:
Until the conditions (temperature and humidity) inside the printer become
acclimated to the installation environment, certain qualities of the paper can
cause poor printing.
Print Function
Items Description
Type Built-in
Continuous Print Speed
*1
A4 : When plain paper is fed from the paper tray
1 Sided
*2
: 30 sheets/min
Important:
*1
Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size, and
printing conditions.
*2
When continuously printing a single document of A4 .
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