Epson Aculaser M1200 series User manual

User’s Guide
NPD4065-00 EN

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Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, 2000.
❏Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows
Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition and Windows Vista Business Edition.
❏Windows Vista x64 refers to Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium x64 Edition,
Windows Vista Home Basic x64 Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise x64 Edition and Windows Vista Business x64
Edition.
❏Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.
❏Windows XP x64 refers to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
❏Windows 2000 refers to Windows 2000 Professional.
Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
❏Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...........................................................9
SafetyPrecautions.......................................................................9
Important Safety Instructions............................................................11
SafetyInformation.....................................................................13
Powercord........................................................................13
Lasersafetylabels..................................................................14
Internallaserradiation..............................................................14
Ozonesafety......................................................................14
PowerOn/OffCautions.................................................................15
Chapter 1 Product Information
PrinterParts...........................................................................16
Frontview........................................................................16
Rearview.........................................................................17
ControlPanel..........................................................................18
Indicatorlights....................................................................19
ConsumableProducts...................................................................20
Consumable products. . . . . . .........................................................20
FeaturesataGlance....................................................................20
TonerSavemode..................................................................20
Fit-to-pageprinting................................................................20
Printingmultiplepagesonasheet....................................................21
Watermarkprinting................................................................21
High-qualityprinting...............................................................21
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
PaperSources..........................................................................22
MPtray..........................................................................22
LoadingPaper.........................................................................22
MPtray..........................................................................23
Loadingacustompapersize.........................................................25
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Printing on Special Media...............................................................25
Labels............................................................................26
Envelopes.........................................................................26
Thickpaper.......................................................................27
Transparencies....................................................................27
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver For Windows
AboutthePrinterSoftware...............................................................29
SystemRequirements...................................................................29
UsingthePrinterDriver.................................................................29
Accessing the printer driver..........................................................30
Printerdriversettings...............................................................30
Monitoring Your Printer with EPSON StatusMonitor3......................................37
AboutEPSONStatusMonitor3......................................................37
Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3................................................38
Gettingprinterstatusdetails.........................................................39
Settingmonitoringpreferences.......................................................39
OrderOnline......................................................................41
StatusAlertwindow................................................................42
Stoppingmonitoring...............................................................43
SettingfortheUSBConnection...........................................................43
CancelingPrinting.....................................................................44
Fromthecomputer.................................................................44
Uninstalling Printer Software. . ...........................................................45
Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON StatusMonitor3..............................45
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Driver For Macintosh
AboutthePrinterSoftware...............................................................48
SystemRequirements...................................................................48
UsingthePrinterDriver.................................................................48
Accessing the printer driver..........................................................48
Printerdriversettings...............................................................49
Monitoring Your Printer with EPSON StatusMonitor3......................................53
AbouttheEPSONStatusMonitor3...................................................53
Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3................................................53
Gettingprinterstatusdetails.........................................................53
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Setting Monitoring Preferences.......................................................54
StatusAlertwindow................................................................55
Changing the Printer Settings............................................................56
For Mac OS X 10.5 users. ...........................................................56
ForMacOSX10.4orbelowusers....................................................56
SettingUptheUSBConnection..........................................................56
ForMacOSXusers................................................................57
CancelingPrinting.....................................................................57
Fromthecomputer.................................................................57
Uninstalling Printer Software. . ...........................................................57
MacOSXusers....................................................................57
Chapter 5 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network (AcuLaser M1200)
ForWindowsUsers.....................................................................59
Sharingtheprinter.................................................................59
Usinganadditionaldriver...........................................................59
Settingupclients...................................................................62
Installing the printer driver from theCD-ROM.........................................66
ForMacintoshUsers....................................................................67
SharingthePrinter.................................................................67
ForMacOSXusers................................................................68
Chapter 6 Replacing Consumable Products
Precautions During Replacement.........................................................69
DeveloperCartridge....................................................................69
Replacing the developer cartridge.....................................................70
PhotoconductorUnit...................................................................74
Replacingthephotoconductorunit...................................................75
Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
CleaningthePrinter....................................................................80
Cleaning the printer case. . ..........................................................80
Cleaning the inside of the printer. ....................................................80
Cleaningthepaperpathrollers.......................................................83
Removingspilledtoner..............................................................85
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TransportingthePrinter................................................................85
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Ready and Error Lights (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L).......................................88
Indicatorlights....................................................................88
PrintingaStatusSheet..................................................................95
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L. . . ......................................................96
Clearing Jammed Paper. . . . . ............................................................97
Precautions for clearing jammed paper................................................97
Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems..........................................97
Paperjam—insidetheprinter.......................................................97
Paperjam—outputcover..........................................................100
Paper jam — MP tray (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
OperationalProblems..................................................................103
PrintoutProblems.....................................................................104
PrintQualityProblems.................................................................105
MemoryProblems.....................................................................108
PaperHandlingProblems.............................................................. 109
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Paper................................................................................110
Availablepapertypes.............................................................. 110
Specifications.....................................................................112
Printablearea.................................................................... 113
Printer.............................................................................. 113
General..........................................................................113
Environmental................................................................... 114
Standardsandapprovals........................................................... 114
Mechanical...................................................................... 114
Electrical........................................................................ 115
Interfaces............................................................................ 115
Parallelinterface.................................................................. 115
USBinterface.....................................................................115
Ethernetinterface................................................................. 116
Consumables......................................................................... 116
DeveloperCartridge...............................................................116
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Photoconductorunit.............................................................. 116
Appendix B Working with Fonts
EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows only).................................................. 117
Systemrequirements.............................................................. 118
InstallingEPSONBarCodeFonts.................................................... 118
Printing with EPSON BarCodeFonts.................................................119
BarCode Font specifications........................................................ 122
Appendix C Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support...........................................................130
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 130
HelpforUsersinAustralia......................................................... 130
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................131
HelpforUsersinThailand..........................................................132
Help for Users in Vietnam..........................................................132
HelpforUsersinIndonesia.........................................................132
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 134
HelpforUsersinMalaysia..........................................................134
HelpforUsersinIndia.............................................................135
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 136
Index
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Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:
Note:
The illustrations used in this section show the EPL-6200.
❏Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface, or the surrounding
areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
*
* CAUTION Hot Surface
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
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❏Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy,
rough handling can damage it.
❏When removing the developer cartridge, never touch the developing roller under the flap;
otherwise, print quality will decline.
❏When handling the developer cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏Do not turn the developer cartridge upside down or stand it on its ends.
❏Do not attempt to modify or take the developer cartridge apart. It cannot be refilled.
❏Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes.
❏If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth with soap and water to clean it up.
Because the fine particles can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a spark,
do not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏When removing or installing a photoconductor unit, protect the light-sensitive drum from
exposure to light any longer than necessary. The light-sensitive drum is the green cylinder
visible through the openings in the unit. Overexposing the drum might cause abnormally dark
or light areas to appear on the printed page and may shorten the service life of the unit.
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❏Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit
from the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum,
since oils from your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
❏To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct
sunlight, dust, salt air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after
moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.
❏Do not dispose of developer cartridges or photoconductor units in fire, as they can explode
and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
❏Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.
❏Avoid using electrical outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.
Important Safety Instructions
❏Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
❏Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
❏Do not use this printer in a damp environment.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, oil vapor, or dust.
❏Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily plug in and unplug the power cord.
❏Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not
block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
❏Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such
as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
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❏Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.
Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are
not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or
consult your dealer.
❏If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are
fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
❏Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s power plug. Do not use an adapter plug.
❏Make sure that there is no dust on the socket.
❏Be sure to insert the plug completely into the electrical outlet.
❏Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
❏Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, consult your dealer or local power company.
❏If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician.
❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require repairs by a qualified
service representative.
❏If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
❏When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a
connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
❏Do not sit or lean on the printer. Do not put heavy objects on the printer.
❏Do not use any kind of combustible gases in or around the printer.
❏Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous
voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
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❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
❏Periodically disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet and clean the blades.
❏If the printer will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
Safety Information
Power cord
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Caution:
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of other cords may result in fire or
electric shock. This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other
equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
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Laser safety labels
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Warning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this guide may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC 60825-1:2001 specifications.
The label shown on the right is attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.
Internal laser radiation
Max. Average Radiation Power 36.903 µW at laser aperture of the print head unit
Wavelength 770 to 800 nm
This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam. The printer head unit is
NOT A SERVICE ITEM, Therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any
circumstances.
Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced
only when the printer is printing.
Ozone exposure limit
The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm), expressed as an average
time-weighted concentration over an 8-hour period.
The EPSON AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200/EPL-6200L laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 8
hours of continuous printing.
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Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions:
❏Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏Poor room ventilation
❏Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:
❏Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
Power On/Off Cautions
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Caution:
Do not turn off the printer:
❏Until the Ready light comes on and is not flashing.
❏While the Data (Ready light for AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L) light is flashing.
❏While printing.
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Chapter 1
Product Information
Printer Parts
Front view
EPL-6200
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
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AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
a
b
c
d
e
g
a. Output cover
b. Output tray
c. Control panel
d. Front cover
e. MP (Multi-Purpose) tray
f. Manual feed slot (EPL-6200 only)
g. Power switch
Rear view
EPL-6200
a
b
cd
e
g
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EPL-6200 Network model
a
b
cd
f
g
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
a
b
d
a. AC inlet
b. USB interface connector
c. Duplex Unit connector (EPL-6200 only)
d. Parallel interface connector
e. Type B interface slot (EPL-6200 only)
f. Ethernet interface connector (EPL-6200 Network model only)
g. Right side cover (EPL-6200 only)
Control Panel
The EPL-6200 has six indicator lights and three buttons, while the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
comes with two indicator lights. The indicator lights inform you of basic printer status, errors, and
warnings. The buttons allow you to control a number of basic printer operations.
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Indicator lights
EPL-6200
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d
ef
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
e
d
aMemory Usually turns on or flashes in combination with other lights to indicate a
memory-related error or warning.
bToner On when the printer’s developer cartridge has run out of toner. Flashes
to indicate that toner is running low. If this light is flashing, have a new
developer cartridge ready.
cPaper Turns on or flashes, and when in combination with the Error light,
usually indicates a paper-related problem. On usually indicates a paper
jam, while flashing usually indicates a paper-related error or warning,
such as when the paper source is empty.
d Error (orange) On or flashes when an error is detected.
e Ready (blue) On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to
receive and print data. When the printer is not ready, this light is off.
This light also comes on in combination with other lights to indicate
error situations.
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fData On when data is received and stored in the print buffer (the section of
memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed. Flashing
indicates that the printer is processing data. When no data remains in
the print buffer, this light is off.
Consumable Products
To purchase consumable products, contact your dealer or a qualified service representative in your
area.
Consumable products
Developer Cartridge (0520/0521/0522/0523)
This cartridge includes the toner that is used to create the image on paper.
Note:
Return cartridges are not sold in some areas. Contact your local Epson dealer/representative about
the availability of the Return cartridge scheme.
Photoconductor Unit (S051099)
The photoconductor unit contains a light-sensitive drum that permanently fixes the toner onto
paper. The printer comes with this unit already installed.
Features at a Glance
Toner Save mode
To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the
Toner Save mode.
Fit-to-page printing
The Fit to Page function allows you to have your documents enlarged or reduced during printing
according to the specified paper size.
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