Epson AcuLaser M7000N series User manual

User’s Guide
NPD4502-00 EN

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or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko
Epson Corporation.
Features Zoran Corporation Integrated Print System (IPS) for print language emulation.
A part of the ICC Profile contained within this product was created by Gretag Macbeth ProfileMaker. Gretag Macbeth is the
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Albertus, Arial, Coronet, GillSans, Times New Roman and Joanna are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation registered in
the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Lubalin Graph, ITC Mona Lisa Recut, ITC Symbol, ITC Zapf-Chancery, and ITC
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
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Copyright © 2011 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows 7, 7 x64, Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, Server 2008 R2, Server
2003, and Server 2003 x64.
❏Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, Windows 7 Home Basic
Edition, and Windows 7 Professional Edition.
❏Windows 7 x64 refers to Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Edition, Windows 7
Home Basic x64 Edition, and Windows 7 Professional x64 Edition.
❏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 Server 2008 refers to Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
Edition.
❏Windows Server 2008 x64 refers to Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2008 x64
Enterprise Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition.
❏Windows Server 2003 refers to Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
Edition.
❏Windows Server 2003 x64 refers to Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64
Enterprise Edition.
Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
❏Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Warning, Caution, and Note. . . . .........................................................12
Important Safety Instructions............................................................12
Settinguptheprinter...............................................................12
Finding the place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................................14
Usingtheprinter...................................................................15
Handlingtheconsumables...........................................................17
SafetyInformation.....................................................................18
Lasersafetylabels..................................................................18
Internallaserradiation..............................................................18
Ozonesafety......................................................................18
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
PrinterParts...........................................................................20
Frontview........................................................................20
Rearview.........................................................................21
Inside the printer..................................................................22
Controlpanel......................................................................22
OptionsandConsumableProducts........................................................23
Options..........................................................................23
Consumable products. . . . . . .........................................................24
Where to Find Information. . . ...........................................................24
PrinterFeatures........................................................................25
Powersavingperformance...........................................................25
PrintJobArranger.................................................................25
Sortfunction......................................................................25
Chapter 2 Printing Tasks
Loading Paper into Your Printer..........................................................26
MPtray..........................................................................26
Lowerpapercassette................................................................29
Notes on loading A4 size paper.......................................................34
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OutputTray.......................................................................35
SelectingandUsingPrintMedia..........................................................35
Labels............................................................................35
Envelopes.........................................................................36
Thickpaper.......................................................................37
Extrathickpaper...................................................................38
Transparencies....................................................................38
Custompapersize..................................................................39
Cancelling a Print Job...................................................................40
Fromtheprinter...................................................................40
Fromthecomputer.................................................................40
Setting the Print Quality.................................................................40
Using the Automatic setting.........................................................41
Using the Advanced setting..........................................................41
Customizingprintsettings...........................................................42
TonerSavemode..................................................................43
Improving text quality in color documents.............................................44
Adjustingtheweightofthinlines.....................................................44
SettingtheAdvancedLayout.............................................................44
Duplex printing (with the Duplex Unit)................................................44
Modifyingtheprintlayout...........................................................45
Resizing printouts. .................................................................46
Printing watermarks................................................................47
Printingheadersandfooters.........................................................49
Printing with an overlay.............................................................50
Printing the copy-protected document.................................................52
Printing Multiple Print Jobs at Once ......................................................53
Printing Web Pages to Fit Your Paper Size..................................................54
Using the Reserve Job Function...........................................................54
Sendingtheprintjob...............................................................55
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel
UsingtheControlPanelMenus...........................................................56
When to make control panelsettings..................................................56
How to access the control panelmenus................................................56
How to register menus as bookmarks..................................................57
ControlPanelMenus...................................................................58
InformationMenu.................................................................58
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System Information Menu...........................................................60
TrayMenu........................................................................60
EmulationMenu...................................................................61
PrintingMenu.....................................................................62
SetupMenu.......................................................................64
ResetMenu.......................................................................68
QuickPrintJobMenu..............................................................69
Confidential Job Menu..............................................................69
ClockMenu.......................................................................69
ParallelMenu.....................................................................69
USBMenu........................................................................71
NetworkMenu....................................................................72
AUXMenu.......................................................................72
PCLMenu........................................................................72
PS3Menu.........................................................................74
ESCP2Menu......................................................................75
FXMenu.........................................................................77
I239XMenu.......................................................................79
PasswordConfigMenu.............................................................81
EnergySaverMenu.................................................................82
Bookmark Menu...................................................................84
StatusandErrorMessages...............................................................84
PrintingandDeletingReserveJobData....................................................93
Using the Quick Print Job Menu......................................................93
UsingtheConfidentialJobMenu.....................................................94
PrintingaConfigurationStatusSheet......................................................95
CancelingPrinting.....................................................................96
UsingthePause/Cancelbutton.......................................................96
UsingtheResetmenu...............................................................96
InterruptingPrinting...................................................................97
Chapter 4 Installing Options
OptionalPaperCassetteUnit.............................................................98
Handlingprecautions...............................................................98
Installing the optional paper cassetteunit..............................................98
Removing the optional paper cassette unit.............................................107
DuplexUnit..........................................................................107
InstallingtheDuplexUnit.......................................................... 107
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Removing the Duplex Unit......................................................... 109
MemoryModule...................................................................... 110
Installing a memory module........................................................ 110
Removingamemorymodule........................................................113
InterfaceCard........................................................................ 113
Installinganinterfacecard..........................................................113
Removing an interface card.........................................................115
Chapter 5 Replacing Consumable Products
PrecautionsDuringReplacement........................................................ 116
ReplacementMessages................................................................. 116
Chapter 6 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
CleaningthePrinter................................................................... 118
Cleaningthepickuproller.......................................................... 119
TransportingthePrinter................................................................123
Forlongdistances.................................................................123
Forshortdistances................................................................ 123
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Clearing Jammed Paper. ............................................................... 125
Precautions for clearing jammedpaper............................................... 125
Paper Jam MP A (MP tray or CoverA)............................................... 126
Paper Jam MP B A (MP Tray, CoverBorA)...........................................131
Paper Jam MP C1 A, Paper Jam MP C2 A, Paper Jam MP C3 A (MP Tray, All paper cassettes and
CoverA)...................................................................... 138
Paper Jam DM (Duplex Unit’s cover).................................................146
PrintingaConfigurationStatusSheet.....................................................147
OperationalProblems..................................................................147
TheReadylightdoesnotturnon.................................................... 147
The printer does not turnoff........................................................148
Theprinterdoesnotprint(Readylightoff)............................................148
The Ready light is on but nothingprints.............................................. 148
The remaining service life of the consumables is not updated (Windows only)...............149
Cannot install software or drivers....................................................149
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Cannotaccessthesharedprinter.....................................................149
PrintoutProblems.....................................................................150
The font cannot be printed......................................................... 150
Printoutisgarbled................................................................ 150
The printout position is notcorrect.................................................. 151
Graphics do not print correctly......................................................151
Transparencies are output blank from theMPtray......................................152
PrintQualityProblems.................................................................152
The background is dark or dirty..................................................... 152
White dots appear in the printout....................................................152
Printqualityortoneisuneven...................................................... 153
Half-tone images print unevenly.....................................................153
Tonersmudges................................................................... 154
Areas are missing in the printedimage................................................154
Completelyblankpagesareoutput...................................................154
The printed image is light or faint....................................................155
The non-printed side of the page is dirty.............................................. 156
Printqualitydecreased.............................................................156
MemoryProblems.....................................................................156
Insufficientmemoryforcurrenttask................................................. 156
Insufficient memory to print all copies................................................157
PaperHandlingProblems.............................................................. 157
Paper does not feed properly........................................................157
ProblemsUsingOptions............................................................... 158
The message Invalid AUX I/F Card appears on theLCDpanel............................158
Paper does not feed from the optional papercassette....................................158
An installed option cannot beused...................................................158
The optional product is not available................................................. 159
CorrectingUSBProblems.............................................................. 159
USBconnections..................................................................159
Windowsoperatingsystem......................................................... 159
Printersoftwareinstallation.........................................................159
StatusandErrorMessages.............................................................. 160
Canceling Printing.................................................................... 160
Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode Problems............................................... 160
The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode.............................. 161
Theprinterdoesnotprint.......................................................... 161
The printer or its driver does not appear in utilities in the printer configuration (Macintosh
only)..........................................................................161
The font on the printout is different from thatonthescreen..............................162
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The printer fonts cannot be installed................................................. 162
The edges of texts and/or imagesarenotsmooth....................................... 162
The printer does not print normally via theUSBinterface................................162
The printer does not print normally via thenetworkinterface............................ 163
An undefined error occurs (Macintoshonly).......................................... 163
Chapter 8 About the Printer Software
Using the Printer Software forWindows.................................................. 164
Using the printer driver. . .......................................................... 164
UsingEPSONStatusMonitor.......................................................166
Uninstallingtheprintersoftware.................................................... 173
UsingthePostScriptPrinterDriver.......................................................173
Systemrequirements.............................................................. 173
Using the PostScript printer driver with Windows......................................174
Using the PostScript printer driver with Macintosh..................................... 177
Using the PCL6 printer driver. . ......................................................... 180
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Paper................................................................................181
Availablepapertypes.............................................................. 181
Paperthatshouldnotbeused....................................................... 181
Printablearea.................................................................... 182
Printer.............................................................................. 183
General..........................................................................183
Environmental................................................................... 184
Mechanical...................................................................... 184
Electrical........................................................................ 185
Standard and approvals............................................................ 185
Interfaces............................................................................ 185
USBinterface.....................................................................185
Ethernetinterface................................................................. 186
OptionsandConsumableProducts.......................................................186
Optionalpapercassetteunit........................................................ 186
DuplexUnit......................................................................187
Memorymodules................................................................. 187
ParallelInterfaceCard............................................................. 187
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Imaging Cartridge/Return Imaging Cartridge..........................................188
Appendix B Where To Get Help
Contacting Customer Support...........................................................189
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 189
Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 189
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................189
HelpforUsersinThailand..........................................................190
Help for Users in Vietnam..........................................................190
HelpforUsersinIndonesia.........................................................191
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 192
HelpforUsersinMalaysia..........................................................193
HelpforUsersinIndia.............................................................193
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 194
Index
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Safety Instructions
Warning, Caution, and Note
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Warning
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Caution
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note
contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Important Safety Instructions
Setting up the printer
❏Because the printer weighs approximately 22 kg (48.5 lb) with consumable products installed, one
person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct
positions as shown below.
❏When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal.
❏If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
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❏Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards. Use only the power cord that
comes with this product. Use of the another cord 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.
❏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.
❏Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental
disruption of power can erase valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s memory.
❏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.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service representative
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
arecoveredby theoperatinginstructionssinceimproperadjustmentof other controlsmay 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.
❏Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same
circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏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 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.
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❏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.
❏Use only optional products, such as the paper cassette units and the printer stand, produced
specifically for this product. Using options produced for other products may cause the product to
fall over and injure someone.
Finding the place for the printer
When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and
maintenance. Use the following illustration as a guide for the amount of space required around the
printer to ensure smooth operation.
a. 35 cm
b. 30 cm
c. 10 cm
d. 76 cm
e. 81 cm
f. 20 cm
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To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional
space.
A 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 9.5 cm to the bottom of the printer.
In addition to space considerations, always heed the following precautions when finding a place to
locate the printer:
❏Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily plug in and unplug the power cord.
❏Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏Do not use printer in a damp environment.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, oil vapor, or dust.
❏Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏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.
❏Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.
Using the printer
❏Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION, or the surrounding areas. If the
printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one
of these areas, wait 40 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
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* CAUTION
❏Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause
injury.
❏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 risk of 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 force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy,
rough handling can damage it.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.
❏Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and may require repair by a qualified service representative.
❏Do not turn off the printer:
-After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the LCD panel.
-While the Ready light is flashing.
-While the Data light is on or flashing.
-While printing.
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
❏Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏Except as specifically explained in the printer’s documentation, do not attempt to service this
product yourself.
❏Periodically disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet and clean the blades.
❏Do not disconnect the plug while the printer is on.
❏If the printer will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
❏Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Handling the consumables
❏Do not burn used consumables because they might explode and injure someone. Dispose of them
according to local regulations.
❏Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
❏When handling an imaging cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏Do not attempt to modify an imaging cartridge or take it apart.
❏Do not touch the toner. Always keep toner away from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or
clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately.
❏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.
❏Wait at least one hour before using an imaging cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm
environment to prevent damage from condensation.
❏To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge in an area subject to direct sunlight,
dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid
changes in temperature or humidity.
❏When removing the imaging cartridge, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it to
room light for more than five minutes. The imaging cartridge contains a light-sensitive drum.
Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page
and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the imaging cartridge out of the
printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
❏Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the imaging cartridge from the
printer, always place it on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your
skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
❏Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.
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Safety Information
Laser safety labels
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Warning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in the printer’s
documentation may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser
product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. The label similar to the one shown below is
attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.
Internal laser radiation
There is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam inside the printer head unit.
The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM, therefore, the printer head unit should not be
opened under any circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the
printer.
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 Epson laser printer generates less than 1.5 mg/h of continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions:
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❏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
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts
Front view
a. face-down tray
b. control panel
c. right side cover
d. standard lower paper cassette
e. power switch
f. paper support
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