Epson AL-M8200 Series User manual

User’s Guide
NPD5125-01 EN

Contents
Introduction
WheretoFindInformation...................4
Warning,Caution,ImportantandNote..........4
PrerequisitesofDescriptioninThisManual.......4
AbbreviationsofOperatingSystems............4
NoteForThisPublication....................5
Important Instructions
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................6
Settinguptheprinter.....................6
Findingtheplacefortheprinter.............7
Usingtheprinter........................7
Handlingtheconsumableproducts...........8
SafetyInformation.........................9
Lasersafetylabels........................9
Internallaserradiation....................9
Ozonesafety............................9
RestrictionsonMakingCopies................9
Making copies of the following items is
prohibitedbylaw........................9
Exercise caution when making copies of the
followingitems..........................9
Responsibleuseofcopyrightedmaterials......10
Getting to Know Your Printer
PrinterParts.............................11
Frontandrightsideview..................11
Insidetheprinter.......................11
Rearandleftsideview....................11
Controlpanel..........................13
UsingtheControlPanel....................15
Accessingthecontrolpanelmenus...........15
Language.............................16
SystemInformation.....................16
QuickPrintJobMenu....................17
ConfidentialJobMenu....................17
Common Settings. . . . . ..................17
PrinterSettings.........................23
AdminSettings.........................33
BookmarkMenu........................34
Loading Paper
AvailablePaperandCapacities...............35
Availablepapertypesandweights...........36
LoadingPaper............................38
Papercassette..........................38
MPtray..............................40
Paperoutputsettings.......................40
Outputtotheface-uptray.................40
Orientationtoejectpaper.................41
SelectingandUsingPrintMedia..............41
Envelopes.............................42
Otherpaper...........................42
Custompapersize.......................43
Printing Tasks
BasicsofPrinting.........................44
SettingtheMainScreen...................45
SettingtheMoreOptionsScreen............46
SettingtheMaintenanceScreen.............48
SettingAdvancedFeatures...................49
Printing multiple print jobs at one time. . . . . . . 49
Printingabooklet.......................49
UsingtheReserveJobfunction.............50
Printingwithanoverlay..................51
Improvingtheclarityofcolordocuments......52
Usingsleepmodetosaveenergy..............52
Enteringthesleepmodemanually...........52
Enteringthesleepmodeautomatically........53
Changing the printer driver's default settings (for
administrators)...........................53
Changingthedefaultsettings...............54
Lockingthedefaultsettings................54
UsingEPSONStatusMonitor................54
AccessingEPSONStatusMonitor...........54
NoticeSettings.........................55
TrayIconSettings.......................55
CancellingaPrintJob......................55
Fromtheprinter........................55
Fromthecomputer......................55
Uninstalling and Installing Software
UninstallingSoftware......................56
InstallingSoftware........................56
Installing the PostScript printer driver with
Windows.............................57
Installing the PostScript printer driver with
MacOSX.............................58
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Installing the PCL printer driver (For
Windowsonly).........................59
Troubleshooting
CheckingPrinterStatus.....................60
Status and error messages on the control panel
....................................60
Printingastatussheet....................64
ClearingJammedPaper.....................65
AFD(CoverA/F,D).....................65
B(CoverB)............................66
C1DM(Cassette1,DMlever)..............67
MP(MPtray)..........................67
C1-C5(Cassette1-5)...................67
PaperDoesNotFeedProperly................68
PowerandControlPanelProblems............68
Thereadylightdoesnotturnon............68
ThePrinterdoesnotturnoff...............69
ThePrinterDoesNotPrint..................69
Readylightisoffandnothingprints..........69
The ready light is on but nothing prints. . . . . . . 69
PrintoutProblems.........................70
Printqualityispoor.....................70
Theprintoutisnotwhatyouexpected........71
PrintinginthePS3ModeProblems............72
The printer does not print correctly in the
PostScriptmode........................72
Theprinterdoesnotprint.................73
The printer or its driver does not appear in
utilities in the printer configuration (Mac OS
only)................................73
The font on the printout is different from that
onthescreen..........................73
The edges of texts and/or images are not
smooth. . . ............................73
The printer does not print normally via the
USBinterface..........................73
The printer does not print normally via the
networkinterface.......................74
Anundefinederroroccurs(MacOSonly).....74
OtherProblems..........................74
Theoptionalproductisnotavailable.........74
CorrectingUSBproblems.................75
Cannotaccessthesharedprinter............75
ReplacingConsumableProducts..............77
Precautionsduringreplacement.............77
CleaningthePrinter.......................77
Cleaningtheinnerroller..................77
Cleaningthepickuprollers................78
TransportingthePrinter....................79
Forshortdistances......................79
Forlongdistances.......................80
InstallingOptions.........................80
Optionalprinterstand....................80
Optionalpapercassetteunit...............80
OptionalFace-uptray....................82
Appendix
TechnicalSpecifications....................83
General..............................83
Electrical.............................84
Supportedoperatingsystems...............85
Support Mode Settings using the control panel
....................................86
ConsumableProductsandOptions............89
Consumableproducts....................89
Options..............................90
CopyrightandTrademarks..................91
Standardandapprovals.....................92
SoftwareLicenseTerms.....................92
Opensourcesoftwarelicenses..............92
Where To Get Help
ContactingEpsonSupport...................93
BeforecontactingEpson..................93
HelpforusersinEurope..................93
HelpforusersinTaiwan..................93
HelpforusersinSingapore................94
HelpforusersinThailand.................95
HelpforusersinVietnam.................95
HelpforusersinIndonesia................95
HelpforusersinHongKong...............96
HelpforusersinMalaysia.................97
HelpforusersinthePhilippines............98
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Introduction
Where to Find
Information
❏Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the
printer and installing the printer software.
❏User’s Guide (this manual)
Provides you with detailed information on the
printer’s functions, optional products,
maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical
specifications.
❏Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information
on both the printer driver and network settings.
❏Font Guide
Provides you with information on fonts used on the
printer. There are two font guides for the printer.
Confirm the printer’s internal fonts by printing the
font list from System Report, and see the
appropriate font guide.
❏Online Help for printer software
Click Help for detailed information and
instructions on the printer software that controls
your printer. Online help is automatically installed
when you install the printer software.
❏OSS
Provides the detailed explanation about the open
source software programs contained in this printer.
Warning, Caution,
Important and Note
!
Warning
must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily
injury.
!
Caution
must be observed to avoid bodily injury.
c
Important
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Note
contains important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.
Prerequisites of
Description in This
Manual
The following illustrations and screenshots are used in
this guide unless otherwise indicated.
❏AL-M8100DN
❏Windows 7
Abbreviations of
Operating Systems
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows 8.1 Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8.1 Operating
System
Windows 8 Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8 Operating
System
Windows 7 Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 Operating
System
Windows
Vista
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
Operating
System
Windows XP Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Operating
System
Windows
Server 2012
R2
Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2012 R2
Operating System
Windows
Server 2012
Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2012
Operating System
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Windows
Server 2008
R2
Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008 R2
Operating System
Server 2008 Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008
Operating System
Server 2003 Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2003
Operating System
Windows Generic name of operating systems
above
Mac OS X
v10.9.x
OS X Mavericks
Mac OS X
v10.8.x
OS X Mountain Lion
Mac OS X Generic name of Mac OS X v10.9.x, Mac
OS X v10.8.x, Mac OS X v10.7.x, Mac OS X
v10.6.8
Note For This Publication
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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Important Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
Setting up the printer
❏Because the printer is heavy, one person should not
lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer,
lifting it by the correct positions as shown below.
Do not touch the projections on the bottom of the
printer that are for connecting an optional paper
cassette.
❏When moving the printer, always keep it
horizontal.
❏If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the
electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
❏Do not connect to an uninterruptible powersource.
If you connect to one, it may cause malfunctions or
damage.
❏Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local
safety standards. Use only the power cord that
comes with this product. Use of 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 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.
❏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.
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❏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.
❏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.
Note:
Figures are rounded off to the nearest whole number.
a 40 cm d 60 cm
b20 cm
*
e 30 cm
c 10 cm
*
50 cm when face-up tray is installed.
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.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to the air coming
directly from an air conditioner.
❏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
with a caution label, 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.
*
caution label
❏Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as
some components are sharp and may cause injury.
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❏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.
Handling the consumable
products
❏Do not burn used consumable products because
they might explode and injure someone. Dispose of
them according to local regulations.
❏Be sure to keep consumable products out of the
reach of children.
❏When handling a toner cartridge, always place it on
a clean, smooth surface.
❏Do not attempt to modify or take it apart
consumable products.
❏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 a toner 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 toner
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.
❏Do not touch the transfer roller to avoid damaging
it.
❏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
!
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:
❏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
Restrictions on Making
Copies
Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the
responsible and legal use of this printer.
Making copies of the following
items is prohibited by law
❏Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable
securities, government bond securities, and
municipal securities
❏Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards,
and other official postal items bearing valid postage
❏Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities
issued according to legal procedure
Exercise caution when making
copies of the following items
❏Private marketable securities (stock certificates,
negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes,
concession tickets, etc.
❏Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road
passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.
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Responsible use of copyrighted
materials
The printer may be used mistakenly or improperly to
illegally copy copyrighted materials. You must act
responsibly when copying copyrighted materials; by
acquiring the permission of the copyright holder or
acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney.
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Getting to Know Your
Printer
Printer Parts
Front and right side view
Inside the paper cassette
1. cover A
2. face-down tray (standard output tray)
3. MP tray
4. cassette 1 (standard paper cassette)
5. cassette 2/3/4/5
*
(optional paper cassette)
6. cover F
7. power switch
8. control panel
9. face-up tray (optional output tray)
10. paper size setting dial
11. paper guide (side guide)
12. paper guide (back guide)
13. cassette cover
* cassette 5 is not available for AL-M7100 Series.
Inside the printer
1. toner cartridge
2. lock lever
3. developer unit
Rear and left side view
1. Ethernet interface connector
LED1: data light
LED2: status light
For the information that the lights indicate, see the
table below.
2. USB interface connector
3. cover B
4. AC inlet
5. cover E
6. waste toner box
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Data
light
Status
light
Network Status
Yellow Green Ready (1000 M link)
Yellow
(Flashing)
Green Receiving packets (1000 M
link)
Yellow Orange Ready (100 M link)
Yellow
(Flashing)
Orange Receiving packets (100 M
link)
Yellow Off Ready (10 M link)
Yellow
(Flashing)
Off Receiving packets (10 M link)
Off Green Deep sleep mode
*
(1000 M
link)
Off Off Deepsleepmode
*
(100M/10
M link)
Power off mode
*
* See “Energy Saver Menu” on page 21 for details.
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Control panel
1. Ready light On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and print
data.
Off when the printer is not ready, or in the sleep mode.
2. Error light (Orange) On or flashes when an error has occurred.
Pressing the OK button or Auto Cont setting in the Setup Menu clears the errors
that are flashing.
3. uUp button Press to scroll the items on the control panel menus.
4. lLeft button Press to go back to the previous menu, or press to show the help if lPress for
help is displayed.
5. OK button Press to set the menu, item or setting.
Whentheerrorlightisflashing, pressing this buttonclearsthe error and switchesthe
printer to ready status.
6. dDown button Press to scroll the items on the control panel menus.
7. Pause/Release button Press once to pause. Press again to recover from pause. While paused, the following
operations are available on the control panel.
❏Canceling the current print job or stored print jobs.
See “Cancelling a Print Job” on page 55.
❏Interrupting print jobs to print a stored print job.
❏Ejecting a paper (Form Feed) by holding down the OK button for more than 2
seconds.
8. rRight button Press to go to the next menu, item or setting.
9. Wakeup/Sleep button Press to switch the status between available for printing and saving power.
This button lights up when the printer is in the sleep mode (the deep sleep mode).
This button blinks when the printer enters the power off mode, which saves power
because almost all functions are not available.
For more details about the power off mode, see “Energy Saver Menu” on
page 21.
10. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.
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11. Data light On when print data is stored in the print buffer (the section of printer memory
reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed.
Flashes when the printer is processing data.
Off when no data remains in the print buffer.
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Using the Control Panel
Accessing the control panel
menus
When to make control panel settings
In general, printer driver settings override settings made
using the control panel.
You should make the following settings by using the
control panel because these settings cannot be made in
the printer driver.
❏Settings to select emulation modes and IES
(Intelligent Emulation Switching) mode
❏Settings to specify a channel and configure the
interface
❏Settings to specify the size of the memory buffer
used to receive data
How to access the control panel
menus
Note:
Some menus and items appear only when a
corresponding optional device is installed or an
appropriate setting has been done.
A
Press the rRight button to access the control
panel menus.
B
Use the uUp and dDown buttons to scroll
through the menus.
C
Press the rRight button to view the items in a
menu. Depending on the menu, the LCD panel
displays an item and the current setting
separated ( YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item (
YYYY).
D
Use the uUp and dDown buttons to scroll
through the items, or press the lLeft button to
return to the previous level.
E
Press the rRight button to carry out the
operation indicated by an item, such as printing a
configuration status sheet or resetting the
printer, or to view the settings available for an
item, such as paper sizes or emulation modes.
Use the uUp and dDown buttons to scroll
through available settings, then press the rRight
button to select a setting and return to the
previous level. Press the lLeft button to return
to the previous level without changing the
setting.
Note:
❏You need to turn the printer off and then on
to activate the settings you changed in the
Network Menu, USB Menu or RAM Disk in
the Setup Menu.
❏The OK button can be used instead of the
rRight button in step 3 or 5.
F
Press the lLeft button once or more times to exit
the control panel menus.
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Language
Item Explanation
Language Specifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet.
Settings (default in bold):
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, ESPAÑOL, Nederlands, Português, ,
System Information
System Information
Item Explanation
Main Version Displays the version of the firmware installed on each printer.
MCU Version
Serial No Displays the serial number of each printer.
Memory Displays the amount of memory of each printer.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of each printer.
System Report
Item Explanation
Print Configuration Status
Sheet
Prints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed options. This sheet can be
useful to confirm whether option have been installed correctly.
Print Supplies Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing information about consumables.
Print Usage History Sheet Prints a sheet showing the history of the printer’s usage.
Reserve Job List Prints a list of reserved print jobs stored on the printer’s memory.
This item is available only when the jobs are stored by using the Quick Print Job
feature.
Network Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing the working status of the network.
This item is available only when the Network I/F setting in Network Menu is set to On.
PS3 Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing information about the PS3 mode such as the PS3 version.
PS3 Font List Prints a sample of the fonts available for your selected printer emulation.
PCL Font Sample
ESCP2 Font Sample
FX Font Sample
I239X Font Sample
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Machine Status
Item Explanation
Toner The number of asterisks (*) between “E” and “F” indicates the remaining service lives of
replacement parts. If a non-genuine replacement part is used, “?” is displayed instead of
the indicator.
Maintenance Unit Life
(AL-M8200/AL-M8100 Series
only)
Total Pages Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer.
Quick Print JobMenu
This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs that were stored in the printer’s memory using the Quick Print Job
feature (Re-Print Job, Verify Job) of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. For instructions on using this menu,
see“Using the Reserve Job function” on page 50.
ConfidentialJobMenu
This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs stored in the printer’s memory using the Confidential Job feature of
the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. You need to enter the correct password to access this data. For instructions
on using this menu, see “Using the Reserve Job function” on page 50.
Common Settings
Setup Menu
Item Explanation
I/F Time Out Specifies the length of the time, in seconds, before a time out when interfaces are being
switched automatically. The time before a time out occurs is the length of time from the
point when no data is being received from an interface until the point of switching the
interface. If the printer has a print job when switching the interface, the printer prints the
print job.
Settings (default in bold):
0, 5 ... 60 ... 300 in increments of 1
Out Bin Specifies the output tray. Select Face-up to output paper to the optional face-up tray.
Settings (default in bold):
Face-down, Face-up
MP Tray Priority This setting determines whether the MP tray has the highest or lowest priority when Auto
is selected as the Paper Source setting in the printer driver. When Normal (default) is
selected as the MP Tray Priority, the MP tray has the highest priority as the paper
source. If you select Last, the MP tray has the lowest priority.
Manual Feed Allows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, 1st Page, EachPage
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Item Explanation
Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1through 999.
Duplex Turns duplex printing on or off. This allows you to print on both sides of a page.
For the paper sizes for which duplex printing is available, see “Available Paper and
Capacities” on page 35.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Binding Specifies the binding direction of the printout.
For the paper sizes for which duplex printing is available, see “Available Paper and
Capacities” on page 35.
Settings (default in bold):
Long Edge, Short Edge
Start Page Specifies whether duplex printing starts from the front or back of the page.
For the paper sizes for which duplex printing is available, see “Available Paper and
Capacities” on page 35.
Settings (default in bold):
Front, Back
Skip Blank Page Enables you to skip blank pages when printing.
This function is available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Auto Eject Page Specifies whether or not to eject paper when the limit specified in the I/F Time Out
setting is reached. The default is Off,whichmeanspaperisnotejectedwhenthetime-out
limit is reached.
This function is not available in PS3 and PCL.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Size Ignore If you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the printer
keeps printing even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified paper
size. This may cause smudges because of the toner that is not transferred onto the paper
properly. When this item is turnedoff,theprinter stops printing if apapersizeerror occurs.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Auto Cont When you turn this setting on, the printer automatically continues printing after a certain
period of time when one of the following errors occurs: Set Paper, Print Overrun, or
Memory Overflow. When this option is off, you must press the OK button to resume
printing.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
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Item Explanation
Page Protect Allocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may
need to turn this setting on if you are printing a very complex page. If a Print Overrun
error message appears on the LCD panel during printing, turn this setting on and reprint
your data. This reduces the amount of memory reserved for processing data so your
computermaytake longer to send the printjob, but itwill allow you toprint complexjobs.
Page Protect usually works best when Auto is selected.
Note:
❏Changing the Page Protect setting reconfigures the printer’s memory, which
causes any downloaded fonts to be deleted.
❏This function is available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, On
A4/LT Auto Switching IfLT->A4 (orA4->LT) is selected,ifletter(or A4)sizepaper isselectedforprintingbutthere
is no paper source set to letter (or A4), the printout is output on A4 (or Letter).
If A4<->LT is selected, if A4 or letter size paper is selected for printing but there is no paper
source set to the selected paper size, the printout isoutputon the alternate paper size. (A4
for letter or letter for A4)
Settings (default in bold):
LT->A4, A4->LT, A4<->LT, Off
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD panel. Use the uUp and dDown buttons to set the
contrast between 0(lowest contrast) and 15 (highest contrast).
Settings (default in bold):
0 ... 7... 15
LCD Backlight If Auto is selected, the LCD backlight lights. Also, it turns off during Sleep or Deep Sleep
mode. If Off is selected, the LCD backlight is always off.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, Off
RAM Disk Specifies the RAM disk size available for the Reserve Job function.
After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the
power is turned on again.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, Normal, Maximum
Convert to Simplex In the duplex printing mode, specifies whether to print the last page of a job in one side
printing mode. Setting Odd Page or 1 Page can prevent the last page from being printed
on an unexpected page when you are printing on preprinted paper or hole-punched
paper.
❏Odd Page: 1-page jobs or the last page of a job with an odd number of pages are
printed in one side printing mode.
❏1 Page: 1-page jobs are printed in one side printing mode.
❏Off: The last page of all jobs (including 1-page jobs or jobs with an odd number of
pages) is printed in duplex printing mode.
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Item Explanation
Confirm Media Type Displays a message when the paper type in the tray selected for printing is different from
that selected on Paper Type in the printer driver.
Settings (default in bold):
No, Yes
Job Information Selects the pattern in which the job information is displayed on the control panel.
If Off is selected, no job information is displayed on the control panel, even if the Pause/
Release button is pressed to cancel or skip a job.
If or is selected as Language when the printer is turned on for the first
timeafteryoupurchase it, the defaultvalueisOff.Ifotherlanguageisselected,thedefault
value is Display Pattern 1.
Do not select Display Pattern 1 when the following languages are selected as
Language: ,
Settings:
Display Pattern 1, Display Pattern 2, Off
Local Time Diff. Specifies the currentdate and time by entering the time difference from Greenwich Mean
time.
Settings (default in bold):
-14:00 … 0:00 … +14:00
Time Setting Specifies the current date and time by entering them directly.
Settings:
2010/ 01/01 00:00 to 2098/12/31 23:59
Date Format Specifies the format to display the date.
Settings (default in bold):
DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD
USB Menu
Note:
After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.
While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the
power is turned on again.
Item Explanation
USB I/F Allows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
USB Speed Allows you to select the operation mode of USB interface. Selecting HS is recommended.
Select FS if HS does not work on your computer system.
Settings (default in bold):
HS, FS
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