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with information on both the printer driver and network settings.You need to install this guide from the software installation CD to your computer's hard disk before referring it. Paper Jam Guide Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems about your printer you may need to refer - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 2
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Information 15 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 15 Safety Precautions 15 Important Safety Instructions 18 Power On/Off Cautions 19 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Parts 22 Control panel 24 Options and Consumable Products 25 Options 25 Consumable products 27 Printer Features 28 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 4
on Special Media 47 EPSON Color Laser Paper 48 EPSON Color Laser Transparencies 48 Envelopes 50 Labels 52 Thick paper and extra thick paper 53 Transparencies 54 Loading a custom paper size 54 Chapter 3 For Windows About the Printer Software 57 Accessing the printer driver 57 Making Changes - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 5
4 For Macintosh About the Printer Software 117 Accessing the printer driver 117 Making Changes to Printer Settings 118 Making the print quality settings 118 Resizing printouts 124 Modifying the print layout 125 Using a watermark 128 Printing with the duplex unit 135 Making Extended Settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 6
209 Installing the Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module 209 Removing the Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module 213 Interface Cards 216 Removing an interface card 219 Chapter 7 Replacing Consumable Products Replacement Messages 221 Toner Cartridge 222 Photoconductor unit 228 Fuser unit 234 Transfer unit - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 7
Cleaning the Printer 242 Transporting the Printer 242 Checking color registration 248 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Clearing Jammed Paper 251 Precautions for clearing jammed paper 251 Jam AB (covers A and B 252 Jam A (cover A 254 Jam AC (cover A and paper cassettes 258 Jam B (cover B 263 Jam - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 8
feed from the optional paper cassette . . . . .286 Feed jam when using the optional paper cassette 286 An installed option cannot be used 287 Correcting USB Problems 287 USB connections 287 Windows operating system 288 Printer software installation 288 Status and Error Messages 296 Canceling - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 9
A Technical Specifications Paper 355 Available paper types 356 Paper that should not be used 356 Specifications 358 Printable area 360 Printer 361 General 361 Consumables 367 500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit 367 Memory modules 368 Hard Disk Drive 369 Toner cartridges 369 9 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 10
Photoconductor unit 370 Transfer unit 370 Fuser unit 120/220 371 Appendix B Working with Fonts EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only 373 System requirements 375 Installing EPSON BarCode Fonts 375 Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts 377 BarCode Font specifications 381 Available Fonts 392 LJ4/GL2 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 11
For users in Thailand 412 For users in Indonesia 413 For users in Hong Kong 414 For users in Malaysia 415 For users in India 416 For users in the Philippines 418 Glossary 11 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 12
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Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON AcuLaser and EPSON ESC/P 2 are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Coronet is a trademark - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 14
registered in some jurisdictions. HP and HP LaserJet are registered trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan. - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 15
Safety Information Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c 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 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 16
weighs approximately 36.0 kg (79lb) 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. * Do not lift the printer by these areas. ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 17
them on a clean, smooth surface. ❏ Do not attempt to modify an imaging cartridge or take them apart. They cannot be refilled. ❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. ❏ Do not dispose of used toner cartridges, photoconductor units, fuser units, or transfer units in fire, as - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 18
and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the unit 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 photoconductor unit from the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smooth surface - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 19
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that requires repair by a qualified service representative. ENERGY STAR® Compliance As an International ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 20
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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Getting to Know Your Printer 21 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 22
Printer Parts 22 Getting to Know Your Printer - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 23
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Getting to Know Your Printer 23 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 24
control panel menus, where you can make printer settings and check the status of consumable products. For instructions on how to use these buttons, see "Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 313. On or flashes when an error has occurred. Flashing slowly when the printer is not ready. 24 Getting to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 25
error and switches the printer to ready status. 1 h. Ready light On when the printer is ready, indicating (Green) that the printer is ready to receive and print data. 1 Off when the printer to delete all jobs from the printer memory, including jobs the printer is currently 1 receiving, saving - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 26
-feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper. ❏ The 1,000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802071) holds two paper cassettes. It increases paper-feeding capacity up to 1,000 sheets of paper. ❏ The Hard Disk Drive (C12C824061) expands the printer's capacity by allowing you to print complex and large - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 27
(Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Black) S050146 S050149 1 Photoconductor Unit S051093 Transfer Unit Fuser Unit 120/220 S053006 S053011/S053012* 1 * Product number varies by location. 1 The EPSON special media listed below provide you with the best-quality printouts. 1 EPSON Color Laser Paper (A4 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 28
minute) at 600 dpi color and monochrome printing. Duplex printing This printer comes with a built-in duplex unit, allowing you to easily print on both sides of the page. Reserve Job Function" on page 87 for Windows, or "Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 139 for Macintosh. 28 Getting to Know - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 29
is only available for Windows. For details, see "Using HDD form overlay" on page 79. 1 Note: 1 You need an optional Hard Disk Drive installed in your printer in order to use the HDD Form Overlay function. Pre-defined color settings in printer driver 1 1 The printer driver offers many pre - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 30
used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the Toner Save mode. Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original EPSON printer technology that improves the appearance of printed lines, text, and graphics. 30 Getting to Know Your - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 31
or can print using many different types of paper. The following explains the procedure for each type of printing. Choose the appropriate one for your printing. Double-sided printing "Printing with the duplex unit" on page 82 (Windows) "Printing with the duplex unit" on page 135 (Macintosh) Lets you - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 32
(Macintosh) Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X. Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size you selected. Pages per sheet printing "Modifying the print layout" on page 67 (Windows) "Modifying the print layout" on page 125 (Macintosh) 32 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 33
Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet. Watermark printing "Using a watermark" on page 68 (Windows) "Using a watermark" on page 128 (Macintosh) Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X. Lets you print a text or image as a watermark on your - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 34
Windows) Lets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout that you can use as overlays when printing other documents. Using the Reserve Job function "Installing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 194 "Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 87 (Windows) "Using the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 35
Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), (Total thick stack: less than 10 mm) 2 Government Legal (GLG), Legal (LGL), Government Letter (GLT), F4 2 Custom-size paper: 88.9 × 139.7 mm minimum 215.9 × 355.6 mm maximum 2 Monarch (MON), C10, DL, C5, Up to a 10 mm thick C6, IB5 A4, Letter (LT - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 36
(LT) Capacity Up to 500 sheets (Total thickness: less than 56 mm) Up to 500 sheets 500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Paper Type Plain paper EPSON Color Laser Paper Paper Size A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Executive (EXE), Legal (LGL) Government Legal (GLG), A4, Letter (LT) Capacity Up to 500 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 37
can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to select the paper source automatically. 2 Manual selection You can use the printer driver or the printer's control panel to select a paper source manually. 2 ❏ Using the printer driver 2 For Windows, access the printer driver, click the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 38
330. With optional 500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit installed: MP Tray Lower Cassette 1 Lower Cassette 2 Lower Cassette 3 Note: ❏ If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your application, these settings may override the printer driver settings. ❏ If you select an envelope - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 39
. 2 ❏ To access the printer driver from Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C4100 2 Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me, 98, or 95), Printing Preferences (in Windows XP or 2000), or Document - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 40
the paper guides to match the paper size you are loading. Note: Load paper into the MP tray with the printable surface facing down, but load the standard and optional paper cassettes with the printable surface facing up. 5. Print a document from your application. The LCD panel shows Manual Feed - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 41
media with the printable surface facing down, then slide the guides against the sides of the stack to get a snug fit. 2 2 2 2 2 2 3. Select the Paper Source and Paper Size settings that match the loaded media by using the printer driver or the printer's control panel. 2 Paper Handling 41 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 42
standard lower cassette and the optional paper cassette unit. In addition to plain paper, you can also use special media such as EPSON Color Laser Paper in the paper cassettes. Follow these steps to load paper into the standard and optional paper cassette units. The illustrations show the standard - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 43
cassette out until it stops. Then lift up the front of the cassette and pull out the cassette. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2. Slide the guides to accommodate the paper you are loading. Tilt the rear guide forward to slide it. 2 2 2 2 2 3. To prevent the sheets from sticking together, fan a stack of - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 44
it. 4. Insert the stack into the cassette, lining it up with both the back and right sides of the cassette. Make sure that all the paper is under the metal retaining clip, with the printable surface up. Note: ❏ Loading the cassette with too much paper may cause paper jams. 44 Paper Handling - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 45
❏ When loading A5 size paper, attach the adjuster that comes with the cassette, as shown below. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Paper Handling 45 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 46
paper guides to fit the paper you are loading. 6. Insert the paper cassette gently into the printer, and push it back it the printer. 7. Use the printer's control panel to select the LC1 Type setting that matches the type of loaded paper. For details, see "Tray Menu" on page 325. 46 Paper Handling - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 47
up to 250 sheets. Raise the stopper to prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer. 2 2 2 2 2 2 Printing on Special Media 2 2 You can print on special media such as EPSON Color Laser Paper, EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, thick paper, envelopes, and labels. 2 Paper Handling 47 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 48
large jobs. EPSON Color Laser Paper You can load EPSON Color Laser Paper in the following paper sources: MP tray (up to 100 sheets) standard lower cassette (up to 500 sheets) optional paper cassette unit (up to 500 sheets in each cassette) EPSON Color Laser Transparencies EPSON recommends the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 49
the following when handling this media: 2 ❏ Hold each sheet by its edges, as oil from your fingers may 2 transfer to the surface and damage the printable surface of the sheet. The EPSON logo appears on the printable side. 2 ❏ When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short edge first - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 50
, then reload the transparencies. The printer resumes printing from the page that jammed. ❏ When using transparencies, load them in the MP tray and set the Paper Type setting to Transparency in the printer driver. ❏ When the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is set to Transparency, do not - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 51
10 mm thickness) MP Tray Size setting in the Mon, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5 2 Tray Menu Printer driver settings Paper Size: Mon, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5 Paper Source: MP Tray 2 Paper Type: Thick Please note the following tips for handling this media. 2 ❏ Load envelopes with the short edge first - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 52
, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at a time, or load them manually. Note: ❏ Duplex printing is not available for labels. ❏ Depending on the quality of labels important settings you have to make when using labels. Paper Source MP Tray Size setting in the Tray Menu MP tray (up to 10 mm - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 53
Printer driver settings Paper Size: A4, LT Paper Source: MP Tray 2 Paper Type: Labels Note: 2 ❏ You should only use labels designed for monochrome laser printers or monochrome plain-paper copiers. 2 ❏ To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer 2 parts, always use - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 54
to Back or Front, then print manually. Transparencies You can load transparencies up to 100 sheets into the MP tray. The following table shows important settings you have to make when using transparencies. Paper Source MP Tray Size setting in the Tray Menu Printer driver settings MP tray (up to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 55
❏ For Windows, access the printer driver, then select User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic Settings menu. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, 2 adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to match your custom paper. Then click OK and your custom paper size - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 56
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Chapter 3 For Windows 3 3 About the Printer Software 3 The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings 3 to get the best results from your printer. The printer driver also includes EPSON Status Monitor 3, which is accessed through the Utility menu. EPSON Status Monitor 3 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 58
❏ To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C4100 Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me, 98, or 95), Printing Preferences (in Windows XP or 2000) or Document Defaults (in Windows NT 4.0). Making Changes - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 59
3 3. Click OK to accept the setting. 3 Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message 3 appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed. Using the predefined settings 3 The documents or images taken by a video or digital camera. 3 For Windows 59 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 60
tab. 2. Select the Advanced button. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of the Automatic button. 2 1 Note: This screen is a Windows Me, 98 and 95 screen. 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 61
printer driver camera, or scanned images. EPSON PhotoEnhance4 3 automatically adjusts the Windows NT 4.0) 3 ICM stands for Image Color Matching. This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen. 3 sRGB 3 When using equipment which supports sRGB, the printer - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 62
and digitally-captured images. Customizing print settings If you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually. Follow these steps to customize your print settings. 1. Click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Click from 300 dpi or 600 dpi with the Resolution slider bar. 62 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 63
Note: 3 When making the other settings, see online help for details on each setting. 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 Note: 3 This screen is a Windows Me, 98, and 95 screen. 4. Click OK to apply your settings and return to the Basic 3 Settings menu. 3 3 3 3 For Windows 63 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 64
was previously selected is not affected by this change. To return to your custom setting, simply reselect it from the current settings list. 64 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 65
paper 1. Click the Layout tab. 3 2. Select the Zoom Options check box. Then select the desired 3 paper size from the Output Paper drop-down list. The page will be printed to fit on the paper you have selected. 3 1 2 3 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 66
magnification percentage in the box. 1 2 Note: The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments. 4. Click OK to accept the settings. 66 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 67
to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list. 3 Modifying the print layout 3 Your printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page 3 and specifies the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit the specified paper size. You can also choose to print documents - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 68
by a frame. Note: The Page Order choices depend on the number of pages selected above, and the paper orientation (Portrait or Landscape) selected on the Basic Settings menu. 5. Click OK to accept the settings and , intensity, and position of your watermark. 1. Click the Special tab. 68 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 69
2. Select the Watermark check box. Then click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears. 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 For Windows 69 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 70
. 8. Adjust the size of the watermark with the Size slider bar. 9. Click OK to accept the settings and return to the Special menu. 70 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 71
tab. 3 2. Select the Watermark check box. 3. Click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box 3 appears. 3 4. Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box appears. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 For Windows 71 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 72
watermark will appear in the List box. 8. Click OK to register the new watermark settings. Note: You can register up to 10 watermarks. 72 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 73
The overlay function is available only when the High Quality (Printer) is selected for the Graphic Mode in the Extended Settings dialog or Print Setup from the File menu of your application. Then click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons, depending on your application. - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 74
4. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click the Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears. 1 2 74 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 75
5. Click the Create Overlay Data button, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears. 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 For Windows 75 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 76
6. Select the Use Form Name check box. Then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears. 1 2 76 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 77
data is created. Printing with an overlay 3 Follow the steps to print a document with overlay data. 1. Open the file to print with overlay data. 3 For Windows 77 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 78
. 1 2 6. Click OK to print the data. Different printer settings overlay data The overlay data is made with the current printer settings (such as Resolution: 600 dpi). If you want to make the same overlay with different printer settings (such as 300 dpi), follow the instructions below. 78 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 79
Name data. 3 Using HDD form overlay 3 3 This function enables faster printing with form overlay data. Windows users can use the form data registered in the optional Hard Disk Drive installed in the printer though only an 3 administrator can register or delete the form data in the Hard Disk Drive - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 80
using Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 is allowed to register the form overlay data on the optional Hard Disk Drive. See the Network Guide for details. Printing with HDD form overlay All Windows users selected, another dialog box will appear. 4. Click Printer's HDD, then enter the registered form name. 80 For - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 81
and return to the Special menu. 3 6. Click OK to print data. 3 Delete the form overlay data in the Hard Disk Drive 3 Only a network administrator using Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 is allowed to delete or edit the form overlay data in the optional Hard Disk Drive. See the Network - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 82
Printing with the duplex unit Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, EPSON recommends the use of the double-sided printing function. Refer to ENERGY - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 83
dialog box. 3 4. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper. Then select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 dialog box, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu. 3 For Windows 83 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 84
mode, functions such as "FormOverlay", and "Print true type with fonts with substitution" cannot be used. High Quality (Printer): Select this mode if you use a computer with lower specs to reduce the PC load. CRT: Select this mode Graphic Mode setting is set to High Quality (PC). 84 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 85
, the Skip blank page, and the Ignore the selected paper size settings in the printer driver. 3 Makes fine adjustments to the 3 printing position on printer skips blank pages. 3 i. Ignore the selected paper When you select this check box, the size check box: printer prints on loaded paper - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 86
Spool function for Windows XP, system check box: 2000, or NT 4.0. m. Default button: Click this button to return the driver settings to the box or printer driver. Making Optional Settings You can update the installed option information manually if you have installed options to your printer. 1. - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 87
instructions in this section to use the Reserve Job function. Note: 3 You need an optional Hard Disk Drive installed in your printer in order to use the Reserve Job function. Make sure that the drive is correctly recognized by the printer driver replaced with 3 newest For Windows 87 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 88
64 When Maximum is Exceeded Delete old jobs manually When Drive is Full Delete old jobs manually Reserve Job Option Re-Print Job Verify Job Stored Job Confidential Job After Printing data remains in hard drive After Turning Off Printer or Using Reset All Data is cleared data is cleared Data - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 89
print server's IP address in a Web browser. 3 6. Click OK. The printer prints your document, and stores the print job data on the Hard Disk Drive. 3 To reprint or delete this data using the printer's control panel, see "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data" on page - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 90
Select the Collate OK check box. Specify the number of copies to be printed, and make other printer driver settings as appropriate for your document. 3. Click the Optional Settings tab and click Reserve Jobs Settings. by the internal print server's IP address in a Web browser. 90 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 91
Data" on page 317 for instructions. 3 Stored Job 3 The Stored Job option is useful for storing documents you print 3 on a regular basis, such as invoices. The stored data remains on the Hard Disk Drive even if you turn off the printer or reset it using the Reset All function. 3 Follow these - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 92
the print data in the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using the printer's control panel, see "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data" on page 317. Confidential Job The Confidential Job option allows you to apply passwords to print jobs stored on the Hard Disk Drive. 92 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 93
Follow these steps to store print data using the Confidential Job option. 3 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document. 3 2. Click the Optional Settings tab and click four-digit number in the password text box. Note: ❏ Passwords must be four digits. 3 For Windows 93 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 94
Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Note for Windows XP users: ❏ Shared Windows XP LPR connections and shared Windows XP Standard TCP/IP connections with Windows clients do not support the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 95
Status Monitor 3 3 Follow these steps to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 3 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 3 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Note: 3 ❏ If the language selection window appears, select your country. ❏ If - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 96
6. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box and click Install. 7. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your printer's icon is selected, and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 8. When the installation is complete, click OK. 96 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 97
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 3 Here is the way to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: Open the printer software, click the Utility tab, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 For Windows 97 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 98
printer status details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. a b c d e f g Note: The screen shot may vary depending on your printer. a. Icon/Message: The icon and message show the printer status. 98 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 99
the optional cassette is displayed only if this option is installed. f. Toner: Indicates the amount of remaining 3 toner. The toner icon flashes if the toner is low. g. 3 Photoconductor Indicates the remaining functional life Unit: of the photoconductor unit. 3 3 3 3 3 For Windows 99 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 100
settings, click Monitoring Preferences in the Utility menu of the printer driver. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. a b c d check boxes in this area to select the types of error that you wish to be notified about. b. Default button: Restores default settings. 100 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 101
Preferences dialog box, and EPSON AL-C4100 Advanced to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. To display the job information 3 menu in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window, select the Show job information check box. 3 e. Allow monitoring of shared printers check box: f. Help button - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 102
error has occurred and offers you a possible solution. The window closes automatically once the problem is cleared. This window will also appear according to the selected notification in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. If you wish to see information about printer consumables, click the EPSON - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 103
dialog box. (See "Setting Monitoring Preferences" on page 100 for details.) Then click the Job Information tab on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. 3 a b c 3 3 3 3 f e d 3 a. Status: 3 's print job file names. Other user's print jobs are displayed as --------. 3 For Windows 103 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 104
this menu. Re-printing your print job Clicking the Print button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen lets you print a spooled job. Follow the steps multiple jobs are selected 1. Access EPSON Status Monitor 3. See "Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 97 for details. 2. Click Job Information - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 105
used: 3 ❏ When using the EPSON Net Direct Print TCP/IP connection (in Windows Me, 98, 95 and XP, 2000 or NT 4.0) 3 ❏ When using the LPR connections (in Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0) 3 ❏ When using standard TCP/IP connections (in Windows XP and 2000) ❏ Shared Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 LPR connections - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 106
Status check box is displayed in the Utility menu of Document Defaults in Windows NT 4.0, or in the Utility menu of Printing Preference in Windows XP or 2000. ❏ You can find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the printer driver's Utility menu. 106 For - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 107
the types of printers that EPSON Status Monitor 3 will monitor. When you install EPSON Status Monitor 3, this utility is also installed. Usually, it is not necessary to change a setup. 3 3 1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to EPSON Printers, then click Monitored printers. 3 2. Clear the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 108
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. In Windows XP, click Start, then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the EPSON AL-C4100 Advanced icon, and click Properties on the menu that appears. 3. Click the Details tab. In Windows XP or 2000, click the Ports tab. 4. Select the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 109
cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel the printing. 3 Double-click the printer icon on the task on the printer's control panel. When canceling the print job, be careful not to cancel print sent by other users. 3 For Windows 109 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 110
Uninstalling the Printer Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. Uninstalling the printer driver 1. Quit all applications. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Add/ - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 111
4. Select EPSON Printer Software, and click Add/Remove. 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 Note: 3 When using the Windows XP or Windows 2000, click Change or Remove Programs, select the EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove. 3 3 3 3 For Windows 111 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 112
tab, select the EPSON AL-C4100 Advanced icon, then click OK. 1 2 6. Click the Utility tab, and confirm that the check box for the printer software you want to uninstall is selected. 1 2 Note: If you uninstall only EPSON Status Monitor 3, select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box. 112 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 113
Printers from EPSON Status Monitor 3 of other printers. 3 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Uninstall the USB device driver 3 When you connect the printer to your computer with a USB interface cable, the USB device driver is also installed. When you 3 uninstalled the printer driver - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 114
a USB interface cable. 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 of "Uninstalling the printer driver" on page 110. 2. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, and click Add/Remove. 1 2 Note: ❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the printer is connected to Windows Me or 98 with a USB interface cable. 114 For - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 115
❏ If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB 3 Printer Devices may not appear. Follow these steps to run the "Epusbun.exe" file in the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. 1. Insert the CD-ROM in your computer's CD-ROM 3 drive. 2. Access the CD-ROM drive. 3 3. Double-click - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 116
116 For Windows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 117
Chooser from the Apple menu and click the AL-C4100 icon beforehand. To access the printer driver from Mac OS X, register your printer 4 in Print Center, then click Print on the file menu of any application and select your printer. 4 ❏ To open the Paper Setting dialog box, select Page Setup from the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 118
setting you select. Color and resolution are the only settings you need to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most applications. Note: Online help provides more information on printer driver settings. 1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box. 118 For Macintosh - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 119
bar. 4 4 4 4 1 2 4 Note: ❏ For details about the RITech function, see the Online Help. 4 4 ❏ If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed. For Mac OS X Users 4 1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 120
, Screen, and Color Management are set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list on the left of the Basic Settings dialog box. This printer driver provides the following predefined settings: 120 For Macintosh - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 121
Photo 4 Suitable for printing photos. PhotoEnhance4 4 Suitable for printing images captured using the video input, a 4 digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance4 automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 122
scanned photos and digitally-captured images. Customizing print settings Many users will never need to make their own print settings manually. However, your printer provides for customized print settings if you need more control over the printout, want to make the most detailed settings available - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 123
4. Choose desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi). 4 Note: When making the other settings, see the each settings. button for details on 4 4 5. Click OK to accept the settings and return to the Basic Settings dialog box. For Mac OS X users 4 1. Open the Print - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 124
The Fit to Page function in the Layout dialog box allows you to have your documents enlarged or reduced during printing according to the specified paper size. Note: ❏ This function is not available with Mac OS X. ❏ The enlarging or reducing rate is automatically specified according to the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 125
You can print either two or four pages onto a single page and to 4 specify the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit the specified paper size by using Layout printing. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame. 4 1. Click the Layout icon on the Basic Settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 126
2. Select the Print Layout check box, then click Print Layout Settings. The Print Layout Setting dialog box appears. 1 2 126 For Macintosh - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 127
3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4. Select the page order in which the pages are printed on each sheet. Note: Page Order choices depend on Pages selected above, and 4 Orientation. 4 5. Click - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 128
2. Select Layout from the drop-down list. 3. Select the number of page you want to print on one sheet of paper from the drop-down list. 4. Click Print to start printing. Note: The Layout settings are a standard feature of Mac OS X. Using a watermark Follow the steps - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 129
list. 4 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 4 3. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark by dragging the watermark image on the preview 4 window. Also, when you want to resize the watermark, drag its handle. 4. Adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 130
Making a new watermark You can make a new text or bitmap watermark with the following procedures. To make a text watermark 1. Click the Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dialog box appears. 2. Select the Watermark Settings check box and click New/Delete. The Custom Watermark - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 131
3. Click Add Text on the Custom Watermark dialog box. 4 4 4 4 4 4. Type the watermark text in the Text box, and select the Font and Style, and then click OK on the Text Watermark dialog box. 4 1 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 For Macintosh 131 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 132
5. Type the file name in the Name box, and click Save. 1 2 Note: ❏ To edit the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, and click Edit Text. After editing, be sure to click OK to close the dialog box. ❏ To remove the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, and click Delete. - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 133
2. Select the Watermark Settings check box and click New/Delete. The Custom Watermark dialog box appears. 4 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 3. Click Add PICT on the Custom watermark dialog box. 4 4 4 4 4 4 For Macintosh 133 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 134
4. Select the PICT file and click Open. 1 2 5. Type the file name in the Name box, and click Save. 1 2 Note: To remove the saved watermark, select it from the List box, and click Delete. After removing it, be sure to click Save to close the dialog box. 6. Select the saved custom watermark from the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 135
Printing with the duplex unit 4 Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order. 4 As an ENERGY STAR® partner, EPSON recommends the use of the double-sided printing function. Refer to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 136
. 4. Select a Binding position from Left, Top, or Right. 5. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper. 6. Select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. 7. Click Print to start printing. Making Extended Settings You can make various - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 137
paper, regardless of size. 4 d. Skip Blank Page check When you select this check box, box: the printer skips blank pages. 4 Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X. 4 e. Automatically change to Select this check box to have the 4 monochrome mode check printer driver analyze - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 138
is not available with Mac OS X. Click this button to exit the dialog box or printer driver without saving your settings. Click this button to save your settings and to exit the dialog box or printer driver. The settings are effective until you make new settings and click OK again. Note: This - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 139
control panel. Follow the instructions in this section to use the Reserve Job function. Note: 4 You need an optional Hard Disk Drive installed in your printer in order to use the Reserve Job function. Make sure that the drive is correctly recognized by the printer driver before you start using - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 140
64 When Maximum is Exceeded Delete old jobs manually When Drive is Full Delete old jobs manually Reserve Job Option Re-Print Job Verify Job Stored Job Confidential Job After Printing Data remains in hard drive After Turning Off Printer or Using Reset All Data is cleared Data is cleared Data - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 141
1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your 4 document, then open the Basic Settings menu and click the Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box appears. 4 4 4 4 2. - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 142
printing multiple copies. Follow these steps to use the Verify Job option. 1. Specify the number of copies to be printed, and make other printer driver settings as appropriate for your document. 2. Open the Basic Settings dialog box and click the Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 143
Hard Disk Drive. 4 After you have confirmed the printout, you can print the remaining copies or delete this data using the printer's control panel. See "Using the Quick Print Job Menu" on page 317 for 4 instructions. For Mac OS X users 4 1. Open the Reserve Job dialog box. For Macintosh 143 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 144
The stored data remains on the Hard Disk Drive even if you turn off the printer or reset it using the Reset All function. Follow these steps to store print data using the Stored Job option. 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, then open the Basic Settings menu and click - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 145
by entering http:// followed by the internal print server's IP address in a Web browser. 4 4. Click OK. The printer stores the print data in the Hard Disk Drive. 4 To print or delete this data using the printer's control panel, see "Using the Quick Print Job Menu" on page 317. For Mac OS X users - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 146
passwords to print jobs stored on the Hard Disk Drive. Follow these steps to store print data using the Confidential Job option. 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, then open the Basic Settings dialog box and click the Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 147
a safe place. You must enter the correct 4 password when printing a Confidential Job. 5. Click OK. The printer stores the print job in the Hard Disk 4 Drive. 4 To print or delete this data using the printer's control panel, see "Using the Confidential Job Menu" on page 318. For Mac OS X users - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 148
in the Chooser so that necessary information can be received from the selected printer driver when the EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts. If the printer port is not correct, an error will occur. ❏ If you change the printer driver in the Chooser while the spool file is printing in the background, output - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 149
and get information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. 4 4 a b c d 4 e f 4 4 4 g 4 Note: The screen shot may vary depending on your printer. 4 a. Icon/Message: The icon and message shows the b. Printer image: printer status. The image at the upper - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 150
c. Text box: d. Close button: e. Paper: f. Toner: g. Photoconductor Unit: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. When a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Clicking this button closes the dialog box. Displays the paper size and the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 151
dialog box appears. 4 a 4 b 4 d c 4 The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: 4 a. Error Notification Selection: b. Default button: c. OK button: Select the types of error that you wish to be notified about. 4 Restores default settings. Saves new changes. 4 Save - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 152
type of error has occurred and offers you a possible solution. The window closes automatically once the problem is cleared. This window will also appear according to the selected notification in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. If you wish to see information about printer consumables, click - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 153
Show job 4 information check box on the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Then click the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. 4 b c 4 a 4 4 f e d 4 4 a. Status: Waiting: Waiting to print. 4 Printing: Current job is being printed. Completed: Indicates job has - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 154
, be sure to connect using the first hub in the chain. The USB interface may be unstable depending on the hub used. If you experience problems with this type of setup, connect the USB cable directly to your computer's USB connector. 154 For Macintosh - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 155
from the Apple menu. Click the AL-C4100 4 icon and then click the USB port your printer is connected to. 1 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 2. Select Background Printing to turn background printing on or off. 4 Note: ❏ Background printing must be turned on for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 156
instructions in the message. ❏ During background printing, open EPSON Status Monitor 3 from the Application menu. Then stop printing from EPSON Uninstalling the Printer Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be sure to uninstall the current printer software beforehand. For - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 157
from the menu at the upper left, and click Uninstall. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 For Mac OS X 1. Quit all applications, and restart your Macintosh. 4 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM in your Macintosh. 4 3. Double-click the Mac OS X folder 4 4. Double-click the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 158
6. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept. 7. Select Uninstall from the menu at the upper left, and click Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions. 158 For Macintosh - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 159
"Setting up your printer as a shared printer" on page 160. 5 ❏ For Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.0, see "Using an additional driver" on page 162. Setting the clients ❏ For Windows Me, 98, or 95, see "With Windows Me, 98, or 5 95" on page 169. 5 ❏ For Windows XP or 2000, see "With Windows XP or 2000 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 160
printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See "Setting Monitoring Preferences" on page 100. ❏ When you are Windows shared printer user in a Windows the "TCP/IP Protocol" is installed. ❏ The printer server and clients should be - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 161
Disk" appears, insert the Windows Me, 98, or 95 CD-ROM in the computer. Click OK and then follow the on-screen instructions. 5 ❏ When the prompt restarting the computer 1. Double-click the Printers icon on the control panel. 5 2. Right-click EPSON AL-C4100 Advanced icon, and click Sharing in the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 162
Windows XP, 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 as a printer server, and install the additional drivers. Note: ❏ You must access Windows XP, 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 as the Administrators of the local machine. ❏ If the printer server's OS is Windows NT 4.0, the additional driver can be used only on Service Pack - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 163
. In either case, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 5 5 5 3. For a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 printer server, select the 5 Shared as button, then type the name in the Share Name box. 5 1 2 5 5 For a Windows XP printer server, select the Share this printer button, then type the name in the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 164
95 clients. Then click OK. 1 2 Note: ❏ You do not have to select Windows NT 4.0x86, because that driver has been already installed. ❏ Do not select additional drivers other than Windows 95. The other additional drivers are not available. On the Windows XP or 2000 printer server 164 Setting Up Your - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 165
Click Additional Drivers. 5 5 5 5 Select Windows being used for clients then click OK. 5 For Windows Me, 98, or 95 Select Intel Windows 95 or clients 98 (and Me) 5 For Windows NT 4.0 clients Select Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 5 For Windows XP or 2000 Intel Windows XP (or 2000) clients - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 166
You do not have to install the additional driver for Intel Windows 2000 (or XP) only, because that driver is preinstalled. ❏ Do not select additional drivers other than Intel Windows 95 or 98 (and Me) and Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. The other additional drivers are not available. 5. When a prompt - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 167
Anyway (for Windows XP) and continue installing. 5 7. When installing in Windows XP or 2000, click Close. When installing in Windows NT 4.0, the property window closes automatically. 5 Note: Confirm the following items when sharing the printer. 5 ❏ Be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 168
Me, 98, or 95" on page 169 ❏ "With Windows XP or 2000" on page 170 ❏ "With Windows NT 4.0" on page 174 Setting up a clients This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer on a network. Note: ❏ To share the printer on a Windows network, you need to set the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 169
❏ When you want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you 5 have to install both of the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client from the CD-ROM. With Windows Me, 98, or 95 5 Follow these steps to set Windows Me, 98, or 95 clients. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 170
, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You can change the shared printer's name so that it appears only on the client computer. With Windows XP or 2000 Follow these steps to set Windows XP or 2000 clients. You can install the printer driver of the shared printer, if you have Power Users - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 171
driver in the Windows XP or 2000 clients from Windows NT 4.0 printer server, the driver for Windows NT 4.0 is installed. 5 5 ❏ You can not install the printer driver for Windows XP or 2000 as the additional driver in a Windows NT 4.0 printer server. To install the printer driver for Windows XP - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 172
3. Select Network printer (for Windows 2000) or A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer (for Windows XP), then click Next. 4. For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, then click Next. 1 2 Note: ❏ You can also type "\\(the name of the computer that is locally - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 173
For Windows XP, select the Browse for a printer button. 5 5 5 5 5 5. Click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. Then click Next. 5 5 1 5 2 5 Note: 5 ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 174
either the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message. If the local printer driver for Windows XP or 2000 is installed beforehand, you can select the printer driver for Windows XP or 2000 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 175
You can install the printer driver of the shared printer, if you have 5 Power Users or more powerful access rights even if you are not the Administrator. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 5 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. Select Network printer server, then click - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 176
you need to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message. ❏ If the additional driver for Windows NT 4.0 is installed in the Windows XP or 2000 printer server, go to the next step - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 177
then follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver from the CD-ROM. 2. Insert the CD-ROM, then type the appropriate drive and 5 folder names in which the printer driver for clients is located, then click OK. 5 5 5 5 When installing drivers in Windows XP or 2000, "Digital - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 178
function is not available with Mac OS X. However, you can share your printer by installing an interface card with a FireWire port to the Type B Interface card slot. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu and click the AL-C4100 Advanced icon. And select USB port in the "Select - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 179
sure On is selected under Background Printing. 5 3. Under Printer Sharing Set Up, click Printer Sharing Setup. 5 5 5 5 5 4. The Printer Sharing dialog box appears. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as needed. 5 5 5 5. Click OK - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 180
not available with Mac OS X. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, select Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click the AL-C4100 Advanced (AT) icon and select the name of the shared printer in the "Select a printer port" box on the right. You can only - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 181
following type of message appears if the client has fonts that are unavailable on the printer server. 5 5 5 5 5. Click OK to close the message. 5 6. Close Chooser. 5 For Mac OS X 5 Use the Printer Sharing setting, which is a standard feature of Mac OS X 10.2 or later. This feature is - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 182
182 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 183
) EPSON Color Laser Paper A4, Letter (LT) Up to 500 sheets in each cassette 6 Note: Load paper with the printable surface facing up. 6 Handling precautions 6 Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing the option. 6 ❏ The optional paper cassette unit weighs - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 184
printer, lifting it from the positions shown below. * Do not lift the printer by these areas. w Warning: If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury. Installing the optional paper cassette unit Follow these steps to install the optional paper cassette unit. 184 Installing - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 185
the power cord and interface cable. 6 6 6 6 6 c Caution: Make sure to unplug the power cord from the printer to prevent getting an electrical shock. 6 2. Carefully remove the optional paper cassette unit from its carton and place it on the floor. 6 Note: ❏ Make sure you have the four - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 186
materials inside of the cassette trays. 4. For 1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit users, lock the two casters at the front of the unit. w Warning: Be sure to lock both casters before installing the unit on the printer. Otherwise, the unit may move and cause an accident. 5. Carefully, grasp the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 187
w Warning: Two people should lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below. 6 6 6 6 6 6 * Do not lift the printer by these areas. 6 6 6 6 6 6 Installing Options 187 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 188
6. Align the corners of the printer and the unit, then lower the printer gently onto the unit so that the five pins on top of the unit fit into the holes on the bottom of the printer. 7. Remove the standard lower cassette from the printer. 188 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 189
8. Fasten the front of the optional paper cassette unit to the printer with two of the provided screws. 6 6 6 6 9. Remove the cover on the back of the standard lower cassette, and secure the back of the unit to the printer with the remaining two screws. Then reattach the cover. 6 6 6 6 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 190
are using Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. Click the Update the Printer Option Information Manually button on the Optional Settings menu, then click Settings. Then select 500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit from the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 191
4. Remove the standard lower cassette from the printer. 6 6 6 6 6 5. Remove the two screws securing the front of the unit to the printer. 6 6 6 w 6 Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 6 6 6 Installing Options 191 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 192
6. Remove the cover on the back of the standard lower cassette, and remove the two screws securing the back of the unit. Then reattach the cover. w Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 7. Insert the standard lower cassette into the printer. 192 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 193
with two or more people until the 6 holes on the bottom of the printer are free from the five pins on the top of the unit, and place it on a flat stable surface. 6 6 6 6 6 6 9. Repack the optional paper cassette unit in its original carton. 10. Reconnect all interface cables and the power - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 194
the Hard Disk Drive: c Caution: Before you install the Hard Disk Drive, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. w Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 195
4. Pull out the circuit board tray. 6 6 6 6 6 6 5. Connect the Hard Disk Drive cable to the circuit board. 6 6 6 6 6 Note: There are two cables included with the hard disk drive. Use the longer cable. 6 Installing Options 195 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 196
provided. Note: Be careful not to damage the cable when tightening the screws. c Caution: Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 196 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 197
7. Slide the circuit board tray into the printer. 6 6 6 6 6 6 8. Fasten the circuit board tray with the two screws. 6 6 6 6 6 6 9. Reconnect all interface cables and the power cord. Installing Options 197 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 198
Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. Click the Update the Printer Option Information Manually w Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. 1. Turn the printer off - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 199
Loosen the two screws on the back of the printer. 6 6 6 6 6 6 w Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high three screws with Hard Disk Drive. 6. Slide the circuit board tray into the printer. 6 7. Fasten the circuit board tray with the two screws. 6 8. Reconnect all interface - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 200
: The maximum expandable memory is 1024 MB. Follow these steps to install an optional memory module. w Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. c Caution: Before you install a memory module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 201
1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable. 6 6 6 6 6 2. Loosen the two screws on the back of the printer. 6 6 6 6 6 6 w Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 6 Installing Options 201 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 202
3. Pull out the circuit board tray. 4. Identify the memory slot. Its position is shown below. 1 2 202 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 203
memory into the slot. 6 ❏ Be sure to insert the memory facing the correct way. 6 ❏ Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 6 ❏ Make sure that one module (more than 64 MB) is - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 204
6. Slide the circuit board tray into the printer. 7. Fasten the circuit board tray with the two screws. 8. Reconnect all the interface cables and the power cord. 204 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 205
slot on the circuit board. Note: 6 If you are using Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. Click 6 the Update the Printer Option Information Manually button on the Optional Settings menu, then click Settings. Then select - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 206
1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 3. Loosen the two screws on the back of the printer. w Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 206 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 207
4. Pull out the circuit board tray. 6 6 6 6 6 6 5. Identify the memory slot. Its position is shown below. 6 1 6 2 6 6 6 6. Grasp both sides of the memory module and pull the module out. 6 Installing Options 207 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 208
c Caution: ❏ Do not remove any other modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. ❏ Make sure that the more than 64 MB memory module is installed in the S0 slot. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 7. Store the memory module in an anti-static packet such as the one it came - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 209
3 ROM module: c Caution: Before you install the ROM module, be sure to discharge any 6 static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 6 w Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 210
1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 3. Loosen the two screws on the back of the printer. w Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 210 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 211
6 slot A in the orientation shown below, until the clip comes up to hold the ROM module securely in place. Do not apply too much force. 6 6 6 6 6 Installing Options 211 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 212
sure to insert the ROM facing the correct way. ❏ Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 8. Slide the circuit board tray into the printer. 9. Fasten the circuit board tray with the two screws. 10. Reconnect all the interface cables and the power cord - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 213
is 6 installed correctly, print a status sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 267 for instructions. If PS3 is not listed as an installed emulation on 6 w Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. 6 1. Make sure the printer is off - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 214
3. Loosen the two screws on the back of the printer. w Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. 214 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 215
of the ROM slot to raise the module out of the slot A. c Caution: Do not remove the ROM module from the ROM slot P. 6 Otherwise, the printer will not work. Installing Options 215 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 216
it came packaged in. 8. Slide the circuit board tray into the printer. 9. Fasten the circuit board tray with the two screws. 10. Reconnect all the power cord. 11. Plug the printer's power cord into an electrical outlet. 12. Turn on the printer. Interface Cards Your printer comes with a Type B interface - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 217
an optional interface card. c Caution: Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any 6 static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 6 6 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 218
w Warning: Removing screws and covers that are not described in the following instructions will expose high voltage areas. Note: Keep the slot cover in a safe place. You will the screw as shown below. 4. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord and turn the printer on. 218 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 219
To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on the interface card to the back of the printer. 6 6 6 6 6 w Warning: Removing screws that are not described in the following 6 instructions will expose high voltage areas. 3. Gently - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 220
4. Reinstall the interface slot cover (removed and stored when the interface card was installed) over the now empty slot. Use the two screws to secure it. 5. Keep the interface card in an anti-static packet such as the one it came packaged in. 220 Installing Options - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 221
has Photoconductor reached the end of its service Worn Fuser life. The fuser unit has reached the 7 end of its service life. Worn Transfer Unit The transfer unit is near the end of its service life. 7 Note: To clear the warning, select Clear All Warning from the control 7 panel's Reset - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 222
panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor 3. When this happens, the printer cannot resume printing until you replace the depleted consumable products. LCD Panel Message Replace Toner xxxx* Replace Photocondctr Replace Transfer Unit Description The indicated toner cartridges are empty. Printing - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 223
always place them on a clean smooth surface. 7 ❏ Do not install used toner cartridges into the printer. ❏ If you have moved a toner cartridge from a cool to a warm 7 environment, wait for at least one hour before installing it to prevent damage from condensation. 7 w Warning: ❏ Do not touch - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 224
2. Remove the top cover. 3. Turn the toner cartridge knobs to the unlocked position. Note: Hold the knobs with both hands. 224 Replacing Consumable Products - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 225
may adhere to the bottom of the cartridge. Be careful not to spill this toner or get it on your skin or clothes. ❏ Put the used cartridge on a flat surface with the toner spout 7 facing up to avoid spilling the toner. 7 ❏ Dispose of the used toner cartridge by putting it into its disposal bag - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 226
5. Take the new toner cartridge out of its package, and gently shake it from side to side and front to back to distribute the toner evenly. Note: Do not remove the protective tape yet. 6. Hold the toner cartridge as shown below, and lower it into the slot. 226 Replacing Consumable Products - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 227
hands and turn them until they click. 7 c Caution: Be sure to turn the knob all the way to the locked position. Otherwise, you may have toner problems or leakage. 7 8. Remove the protective tape, pulling straight up from the toner cartridge. 7 7 7 7 7 Replacing Consumable Products 227 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 228
oil from your skin may 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, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 229
injury. Dispose of it according to local 7 regulations. ❏ Keep the photoconductor unit out of the reach of children. 7 Replacing the photoconductor unit 7 Follow these steps to replace the photoconductor unit. 1. Turn off the printer. 7 2. Press the latch on cover A and open the cover - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 230
3. Raise cover D. 4. Hold the photoconductor unit by the handle, and slowly lift it straight out of the printer. 230 Replacing Consumable Products - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 231
5. Take the new photoconductor unit and tear away the top 7 portion of the bag along the dotted line to expose the handle. Then, grab the handle and remove the styrofoam insert and tear open the bag along the dotted line. Note: 7 Always keep the cartridge positioned as shown in the illustration - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 232
6. Unwrap the protective sheet and material while holding the handle as shown below. c Caution: ❏ Be careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the drum. ❏ Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin may permanently damage its surface and affect print quality. 7. Remove the protective - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 233
8. Holding the handle firmly, lower the photoconductor unit 7 into the printer, making sure the posts on the sides of the unit slide into the slots. 7 7 7 7 7 7 9. Close covers D and A. 7 7 7 7 7 Replacing Consumable Products 233 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 234
Note the following handling precautions before replacing the fuser unit: ❏ Do not touch the surface of the fuser unit. Doing so may impair print quality. w Warning: ❏ The fuser unit can be very hot if the printer has been in use. Turn the printer off and wait for 30 minutes until the temperature - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 235
2. Press the latch on cover B and open the cover. 7 7 7 7 7 3. Push the lever down and raise cover D. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Replacing Consumable Products 235 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 236
4. Unlock the locks on both sides of the fuser unit. 5. Lift the fuser unit out of the printer as shown below. 6. Take the new fuser unit out of its package. 236 Replacing Consumable Products - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 237
7. Hold the new fuser unit by the handles and lower it into the 7 printer making sure that the guide posts slide into the holes on the bottom of the unit. 7 7 7 7 7 7 8. Lock the fuser unit. 7 7 7 7 7 Replacing Consumable Products 237 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 238
Close covers D and B. Transfer unit Prepare a new transfer unit for replacement when you get a message informing you to do so. Handling precautions Note the following handling precautions before replacing the transfer unit: ❏ Do not touch the surface of the transfer unit. Doing so may impair print - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 239
w Warning: ❏ Do not dispose of the used transfer unit in fire, as it may explode and cause injury. Dispose of it according to local 7 regulations. ❏ Keep the fuser unit out of the reach of children. 7 Replacing the transfer unit 7 Follow these steps to replace the transfer unit. 1. Press the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 240
2. Grasp the two orange tabs and pull the unit forward and down, then lift the unit out of the printer. 3. Pull the transfer unit out of the printer. 4. Take the new transfer unit from its package. 240 Replacing Consumable Products - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 241
5. Hold the new transfer unit by the orange tabs and lower it 7 into the printer, making sure that it fits into the guides. Push the transfer unit in and up until it clicks into place. 7 7 7 7 7 6. Close cover A. 7 7 7 7 7 7 Replacing Consumable Products 241 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 242
Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If the printer's outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. c Caution: Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer cover; these chemicals can - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 243
lift and carry the printer. 7 If you are moving the printer together with the optional paper cassette unit, you can move it by using the casters on the unit. See "Moving the printer together with an optional paper cassette unit installed" on page 244. 7 Moving the printer Follow these steps to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 244
cable ❏ Paper ❏ Photoconductor unit 2. Be sure to lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below. * Do not lift the printer by these areas. 3. When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal. Moving the printer together with an optional paper cassette unit installed Follow these - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 245
❏ Paper 7 ❏ Photoconductor unit 7 2. Unlock the two casters at the bottom of the unit. 7 7 7 7 7 3. Roll the printer to the new location. 7 4. Lock the casters after relocating the printer. 7 c Caution: Do not move the printer on angled or uneven surfaces. For 500-Sheet Paper Cassette - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 246
❏ Photoconductor unit 2. Be sure to lift the printer by the bottom of paper cassette unit. 3. When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal. Finding a place for the printer When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Use the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 247
to the bottom of the printer. 7 The 1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 33.6cm (13.2 in.) to the bottom of the printer. 7 In addition to space consideration, always heed the following precautions when finding a place to locate the printer: 7 ❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 248
distance, you need to check the color registration for possible misalignment. Follow these steps to check the color registration. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load paper into the MP tray. 3. Make sure the LCD panel displays Ready or Sleep, then press the Enter button on the control panel twice - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 249
6. The arrow (l) points to the current settings. Check the 7 patterns indicated by the arrows (l). If the color segment of the line is in alignment with the black segments on either side to make one straight line, you do not need to adjust the 7 registration for that color. If the line segments are - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 250
4. On the color registration sheet, find the line segments that are most closely aligned, then use the Up or Down button to display the number that corresponds to that pattern. Press the Enter button to complete the adjustment. 5. If necessary, print the color registration sheet for - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 251
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 8 Clearing Jammed Paper 8 If paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer's LCD panel and EPSON Status Monitor 3 provide alert messages. 8 Precautions for clearing jammed paper 8 Be sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper. 8 ❏ Do - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 252
fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury. Jam AB (covers A and B) When there is paper jammed around the fuser unit, the LCD panel displays the Jam AB error message. Follow these steps to clear the jammed paper. 1. Press the latch on cover A and open the cover. 252 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 253
2. Turn the inner green levers of the fuser unit outward, and gently remove any jammed paper with both hands. 8 8 8 8 8 Note: 8 If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 3. Close cover A. 8 4. Press the latch on cover B and open the cover. 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 253 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 254
5. Raise the outer green knobs to open the paper path, and remove the jammed paper. 6. Close cover B. When the paper jam is cleared completely and the covers are closed, printing resumes from the page that jammed. Jam A (cover A) Follow these steps to clear paper jams at cover A. 254 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 255
1. Press the latch on cover A and open the cover. 8 8 8 8 8 2. Remove any jammed paper gently with both hands. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 255 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 256
3. Open cover D. 4. Grasp the handle of the photoconductor unit firmly and remove the unit from the printer. 256 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 257
5. Remove any jammed paper. 8 8 8 8 8 8 6. Reinstall the photoconductor unit, making sure the posts on the sides of the unit slide into the slots. 8 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 257 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 258
, printing resumes from the page that jammed. Jam AC (cover A and paper cassettes) When there is paper jammed at the place where paper feeds into the printer, or in the paper cassettes, the LCD panel displays the Jam AC error message. Follow these steps to clear the jammed paper. 258 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 259
1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer and discard any crumpled paper. 8 8 8 8 8 8 Note: 8 The illustration shows the standard lower cassette. If the optional paper cassette unit is installed, check the unit's paper cassettes in the same way. 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 259 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 260
2. Gently remove any paper that has fed part way into the printer. Note: Confirm that the jammed paper is not still deep inside the printer. 260 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 261
8 surface to even the edges, then reinsert it into the paper cassette. Be sure the paper is evenly aligned and the top of the stack is below the metal retaining clip and the maximum paper mark. 8 8 8 8 8 4. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer. 8 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 261 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 262
5. Press the latch on cover A and open the cover. 6. Remove any jammed paper gently with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. z Note: ❏ Always try to remove jammed paper with both hands to avoid tearing it. ❏ If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 262 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 263
the paper jam is cleared completely and cover A is closed, printing resumes from the page that jammed. Jam B (cover B) 8 When there is paper jammed at the duplex unit, the LCD panel displays the Jam B error message. 8 Follow these steps to clear the jammed paper. 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 263 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 264
1. Press the latch on cover B and open the cover. 2. Gently remove any jammed or crumpled paper. Note: ❏ Be sure to remove the jammed paper by pulling it upward. ❏ If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 264 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 265
the Jam ABC error message. 8 To clear the paper jam, first clear the jammed paper where paper 8 feeds, as described in "Jam AC (cover A and paper cassettes)" on page 258. Then, clear the jammed paper at the duplex unit as described in "Jam B (cover B)" on page 263. 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 266
that jammed. Note: ❏ When using transparencies, load them in the MP tray and set the Paper Type setting to Transparency in the printer driver. ❏ When the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is set to Transparency, do not load any other type of paper except transparencies. 266 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 267
. If the options are installed correctly, they appear 8 under Hardware Configurations. If the options are not listed, try reinstalling them. 8 Note: ❏ If the status sheet does not list your installed options correctly, make sure that they are securely connected to the printer. Troubleshooting 267 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 268
driver, you can update the installed option information manually. Click the Update the Printer Option Information Manually button, and click Settings from the Optional Settings menu. The Optional Settings dialog box appears. Make settings for each installed option, then click OK. 268 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 269
once to switch the printer to ready status. 8 The Ready light is on but nothing prints 8 Cause What to do 8 Your computer may not be Perform the procedure described in properly connected to the printer. "Connecting the Printer to a Computer" in the Setup Sheet. 8 Troubleshooting 269 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 270
printer is selected in your application software. Your computer system's Try reducing the image resolution of memory is too small to handle your document in the application the volume of data in your software, or install more memory in document. your computer if you can. 270 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 271
to do If you are using Windows, and Click the Optional Settings tab, select EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not Update the Printer Option Information 8 installed, you have to make Manually, then click Settings. settings manually in the printer driver. 8 8 Printout Problems 8 The font cannot be - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 272
for the Specify the emulation mode by using port may not be correct. the printer's control panel menus. See "Emulation Menu" on page 327. Note: If a status sheet does not print correctly, your printer may be damaged. Contact your dealer or a qualified service representative. 272 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 273
See 8 while the printer was being "Checking color registration" on page shipped or moved to a new 248 for instructions. location. 8 The margin settings in your 8 application. application. The Paper Size setting may be Make sure the correct paper size is set 8 incorrect. in the Tray - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 274
You may need more memory. Graphics require large amounts of memory. Install an appropriate memory module. See "Memory Module" on page 200. 274 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 275
driver, printer model. then print again. If you still do not get the printouts you expect, adjust the 8 color using the slide bar for each color. For details about the More Settings dialog box, see "Customizing print settings" on page 62 for Windows, or 8 see "Customizing print settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 276
colors perfectly, selecting the printer driver's ICM setting (for Windows XP, Me, 98, 95, printer driver. The PhotoEnhance 4 feature corrects the contrast and brightness of the original image data, and so may not be suitable for printing vivid images. Print Quality Problems 276 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 277
be dusty. Turn off the printer. Clean internal 8 printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page. 8 Print quality or tone is uneven 8 Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or Do not store paper in a humid or damp 8 damp. environment. 8 Troubleshooting 277 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 278
message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner left is low, see "Replacing a toner cartridge" on page 223. There may be a problem with Replace the photoconductor unit. See the photoconductor unit. "Photoconductor unit" on page 228. 278 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 279
toner cartridge" on page 223. 8 The gradation setting is too On the Basic Setting menu in the printer small when printing graphics. driver, click More Settings, select the 8 Enh.MG button, then select Smooth. 8 There may be a problem with Replace the photoconductor unit. See the photoconductor - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 280
inside the printer may be dusty. Turn off the printer. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page. There may be a problem with Replace the photoconductor unit. See the photoconductor unit. "Photoconductor unit" on page 228. 280 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 281
a toner cartridge" on page 223. The problem may be with your Print out a status sheet. See "Printing a 8 application or interface cable. Status Sheet" on page 267. If a blank page is ejected, the problem may be with the printer. Turn off the printer 8 and contact your dealer. Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 282
The Paper Size setting may be Make sure the correct paper size is set incorrect. in the Tray Menu on the control panel. There may be a problem with Replace the photoconductor unit. See the photoconductor unit. "Photoconductor unit" on page 228. 282 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 283
. "Photoconductor unit" on page 228. 8 8 The non-printed side of the page is dirty Cause What to do 8 Toner may have spilled onto Clean internal printer components by the paper feed path. printing three pages with only one 8 character per page. 8 Memory Problems 8 8 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 284
The printer does not have sufficient memory to collate print jobs. What to do Only one set of copies will be printed. Reduce the contents of print jobs, or add more memory. For information on installing more memory, see "Memory modules" on page 368. Paper Handling Problems 284 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 285
tray" on page 35. 8 If paper does not feed from the For instructions on installing the unit, optional see "500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper 500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit" on page 183. 8 Cassette Unit, the unit may not be installed properly. 8 8 Problems When Using Options 8 To confirm - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 286
is of a supported model. Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette Cause What to do The optional paper cassette See "500-Sheet/1000-Sheet Paper may not be installed properly. Cassette Unit" on page 183 for instructions on installing an optional paper cassette unit. The paper source - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 287
jammed at the optional paper cassette. See "Clearing Jammed Paper" on page 251 to clear jammed paper. 8 8 An installed option cannot be used Cause What to do 8 The installed option is not See "Making Optional Settings" on defined in the printer driver. page 86. 8 8 Correcting USB Problems - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 288
your dealer. Printer software installation Incorrect or incomplete software installation can lead to USB problems. Take note of the following and perform the recommended checks to ensure proper installation. Checking printer software installation for Windows 2000 and XP When using Windows XP or 2000 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 289
2000) or Continue Anyway 8 (Windows XP). If you click No (Windows 2000) or STOP Installation (Windows XP), you will have to install the printer software again. Checking printer software in Windows Me and 98 8 If you canceled the plug-and-play driver installation in Windows Me or 98 before the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 290
Select the icon for your printer, and then click Properties on the File menu. 290 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 291
2. Click the Details tab. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 291 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 292
If EPUSBX: (EPSON AcuLaser C4100) is displayed in the "Print to the following port list", then the USB printer device driver and printer software are installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step. 3. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 293
If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting 293 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 294
(+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer or EPSON AcuLaser C4100 appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5. If neither USB Printer nor EPSON AcuLaser C4100 appears under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 295
Printer or EPSON AcuLaser C4100 and click Remove. Then click OK. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 When the following dialog box appears, click OK, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. 8 8 8 8 6. Uninstall the printer software as explained in "Uninstalling 8 the Printer Software - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 296
paper jammed inside. This is not an error message, and will clear itself within one minute. While the printer displays this message, do not open the covers or turn off the printer. Cancel All Print Job The printer paper size is set and a printer driver for EPSON AL-C4100 is used. 296 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 297
. 8 To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel's Reset Menu. See "How to access the control panel menus" on page 313 for instructions. 8 Check Paper Type 8 The media loaded in the printer does not match the paper type setting in the printer driver. Media that matches only - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 298
clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel's Reset Menu. See "How to access the control panel menus" on page 313 for instructions. Clean Sensor Open cover A and remove the transfer unit temporarily. Wipe the transparent plastic window at the back of the transfer unit with a soft - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 299
the new overlay again. 8 To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel's Reset Menu. For instruction about accessing the control panel menus, see "How to access the control panel menus" on page 313. Form Feed 8 The printer is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 300
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel's Reset Menu. For instruction about accessing the Install Fuser There is no fuser unit installed or the fuser unit is not installed properly. Turn off the printer and install the fuser unit if it is not installed. 300 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 301
D and A. The error clears automatically if the photoconductor unit is properly installed. Install TransferUnit 8 There is no transfer unit installed or the transfer unit is not 8 installed properly. Turn off the printer and install the transfer unit if it is not installed. Troubleshooting 301 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 302
a transfer unit is already installed, turn off the printer, open cover A, and remove the transfer unit. Then reinstall the unit properly and close cover A. The error clears automatically if the transfer unit is properly installed. Install xxxx TnrCart The indicated toner cartridges are not installed - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 303
of paper jam, see "Jam B (cover B)" on page 263. 8 Jam ABC Paper is jammed where it feeds into the printer or at the paper cassettes, and inside the duplex unit. For instructions on clearing this type of paper jam, see "Jam ABC (cover A, paper cassettes and cover B)" on page 265. 8 Manual Feed - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 304
instructions. To prevent this problem from happening again, add more memory to your printer as described in "Memory modules" on page 368, or reduce the resolution of the image to be printed. NonGenuine Toner xxxx The installed toner is not an EPSON genuine toner cartridge. Using a non-genuine toner - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 305
The printer is not ready to print. Press the N Start/Stop button. 8 In this mode, the remaining amount of the toner cartridge for each color is displayed in seven levels. 8 Optional RAM Error The optional memory module may be corrupted or incorrect. Replace it with a new one. 8 Paper Out - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 306
of the toner cartridge for each color is displayed in seven levels. Replace Photoconductor The photoconductor has reached the end of its service life. Turn off the printer, then replace the photoconductor unit with a new one. See "Photoconductor unit" on page 228 for instructions. The error clears - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 307
8 See "Toner Cartridge" on page 222for instructions. 8 Replace TransferUnit 8 The transfer unit has reached the end of its service life. Turn off the printer, then replace the transfer unit with a new one. See "Transfer unit" on page 238 for instructions. 8 The error clears automatically after - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 308
A read/write error has occurred for the indicated toner cartridges (The letters C, M, Y, or K appear in place of XXXX and indicate the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black respectively.). Replace the toner cartridges. If that fails to clear the error, turn the printer off. 308 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 309
. Turn the printer off, then replace the photoconductor unit with a new one. See "Photoconductor unit" on page 228 for instructions. The error clears automatically after you replace the unit and close the printer covers. 8 Worn TransferUnit 8 This message warns you that the transfer unit is near - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 310
photoconductor unit is installed. Install only the photoconductor unit listed in "Consumable products" on page 27. See "Photoconductor unit" on page 228 for instructions on replacing the photoconductor unit. Wrong Toner xxxx An inappropriate toner cartridge is installed. Install only the toner - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 311
this error, select Clear All Warning from the control 8 panel's Reset Menu. For instruction about accessing the control panel menus, see "How to access the control panel menus" on page 313. 8 Canceling Printing 8 You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver. 8 To - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 312
3. Press the display. Down button several times until Reset to 4. Press the Enter button. Printing is canceled the printer is ready to receive a new print job. 312 Troubleshooting - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 313
made using the control panel, so use the control panel menus only to make settings you cannot make in your software or printer driver, including the following: ❏ Changing the emulation modes and selecting the IES 9 (Intelligent Emulation Switching) mode ❏ Specifying a channel and configuring - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 314
Accessing the control panel menus When the Ready light is on, pressing any of the control panel buttons shown below accesses the control panel menus. 314 Functions of the Control Panel - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 315
Using the control panel buttons 9 Once you have accessed the menus, the control panel buttons function as shown below. 9 a 9 b c 9 9 d 9 9 a. Back button: b. Up/Down buttons: c. Enter button: d. Start/Stop button: Return to the previous level. 9 Scroll through menus, items, and settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 316
the Enter button to carry out the operation indicated by an item, such as printing a status sheet or resetting the printer; or to view the settings available for an item, such as paper sizes or emulation modes. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through available settings, and press the Enter - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 317
Reserve Job Data 9 Print jobs stored on the printer's optional Hard Disk Drive using 9 the Re-Print saved using the Confidential Job 9 option can be printed from the Confidential Job Menu. Follow the instructions in this section. Using the Quick Print Job Menu 9 9 Follow these steps to print or - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 318
Using the Confidential Job Menu Follow these steps to print or delete Confidential Job data. 1. Make sure the LCD panel displays Ready or Standby, then press the Enter button to access the control panel menus. 2. Press the Down button repeatedly until ConfidentialJobMenu appears on the LCD - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 319
❏ Passwords consist of numbers from 1 through 4. 9 ❏ If no print jobs have been saved with the password you entered, Password Error appears briefly on the LCD panel then the printer exits the control panel menus. Confirm the password and try again. 9 5. Use the Down or Up button to scroll to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 320
C Toner, M Toner, Y Toner, K Toner, Paper Source, MP Mode*4, Manual Feed, Copies, Duplex, Binding, Start Page, Paper Type, Page Side, Skip Blank Page, Auto Eject Page, Size Ignore, Auto Cont, Page Protect, LCD Contrast, Cyan Regist, Magenta Regist, Yellow Regist - - Clear Warning, Reset, Reset - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 321
PS3 Menu*4 GLMode, Scale, Origin, Pen, End, Join, Pen0 to Pen6 Error Sheet, Coloration, Image Protect 9 ESCP2 Menu Font, Pitch, Condensed, T.Margin, when the corresponding options are installed. *5 This Item appears only when there is print job data stored in the printer's Hard Disk 9 Drive to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 322
Information Menu From this menu you can check the toner level and the remaining service life of consumable products. You can also print status and sample sheets showing the printer's current settings, available fonts, and a brief summary of available features. 322 Functions of the Control Panel - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 323
Sample - LJ4 Font Sample - 9 ESCP2 Font Sample - FX Font Sample - 9 I239X Font Sample - C Toner E******F 9 M Toner E******F Y Toner E******F 9 K Toner E******F Photoconductr Total Pages E******F 0 to 99999999 9 Color Pages 0 to 99999999 B/W Pages 0 to 99999999 9 *1 This - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 324
. Status Sheet, AUX Status Sheet, PS3 Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed options. These sheets can be useful to confirm whether options have been installed correctly. Reserve Job List Prints a list of reserved print jobs stored in the optional Hard - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 325
C Toner/M Toner/Y Toner/K Toner/Photoconductr 9 Displays the amount of toner left in the toner cartridges, and the remaining service life of the photoconductor unit, as shown below: E******F (100 to 84%) 9 E*****F (83 to 67%) 9 E****F (66 to 51%) E***F (50 to 34%) 9 E**F (33 to 17%) - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 326
of purchase. ** Available only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed. MP Tray Size Select your paper size from this menu. LC1 Size/LC2 Size/LC3 Size Displays the paper size loaded in the standard and optional paper cassettes. MP Type Lets you set the paper type loaded in the MP tray - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 327
-B interface card is installed. 9 Printing Menu This menu allows you to make standard print settings, such as 9 Page Size and Orientation, when printing from an application or 9 operating system that does not support your printer driver. Be sure to use the printer driver to make these settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 328
Item Page Size Wide A4 Orientation Resolution RITech Toner Save Image Optimum Top Offset LeftOffset T Offset B L Offset * Default setting varies according to the country of purchase. Page Size Specifies the paper size. Wide A4 Selecting On decreases the left and right margins from 4 mm - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 329
and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Toner Save 9 When this setting is selected, the printer saves toner by 9 substituting a gray shade for the image does not extend beyond the edge 9 of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. 9 Left Offset 9 Makes fine adjustments to the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 330
if the printout on the back is not where you expected. Setup Menu This menu allows you to make various basic configuration settings related to paper sources, feeding modes, and error handling. You can also use this menu to select the LCD panel display language. 330 Functions of the Control Panel - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 331
Deutsch, ITALIANO, ESPAÑOL, SVENSKA, Dansk, Nederl., SUOMI, Português 9 Time Out 0, 5... 60 ... 300 in 1 minute increments Paper Source Auto, MP, LC1, LC2*, LC3* 9 MP Mode Normal, Last Manual Feed Off, 1st Page, Each Page 9 Copies 1 to 999 Duplex Off, On 9 Binding Long Edge, Short - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 332
when Auto is selected as the Paper Source setting in the printer driver. When Normal is selected as the MP Mode, 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 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 333
of the printout. 9 Start Page Specifies whether printing starts from the front or back of the 9 page. Paper Type 9 Specifies the type of paper to be used for printing. The printer 9 adjusts the printing speed according to this setting. The printing speed is reduced when Thick, Extra Thk, or - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 334
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 turned off, the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs. Auto Cont When you turn this setting on, the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 335
corresponds to the cyan and black line segments most closely 9 aligned. See "Checking color registration" on page 248 for more detailed instructions. Magenta Regist 9 Adjusts the registration position of the color magenta relative to black. To adjust the registration, select Color Regist Sheet - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 336
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 Confidential Job Menu" on page 318. Reset Menu This menu allows you to cancel printing and reset the printer settings. Clear Warning Clears - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 337
settings to their default values. 9 Yellow Regist, Magenta Regist, and Cyan Regist settings are not reset. 9 Parallel Menu 9 These settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using the parallel interface. 9 Item Settings (default in bold) Parallel I/F On - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 338
data. Note: ❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in "Reset Menu" on page 336. ❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 339
back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in "Reset Menu" on page 336. 9 ❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the printer. 9 Network Menu 9 See the Network Guide for each setting. 9 AUX Menu See the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 340
SymSet Dest SymSet CR Function LF Function Tray Assign Settings (default in bold) Resident, Download, ROM A* 0 to 65535 (depending on your settings) 0.44 ... 10.00 , Swedis2, Italian, Spanish, German, Norweg1, French2, Windows, McText, PcIcelandic, PcLt774, PcTurk1, PcPortugues, PcEt850, PcTurk2 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 341
optional font ROM module is installed. ** Depending on whether Letter (60) or A4 (64) paper has been selected. 9 Note: 9 If you normally use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver when printing, you should change settings using this driver whenever you can. Printer driver settings always override the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 342
Dest SymSet Available only in certain locations where printers are sold with a special ROM module installed to handle specific languages. CR Function, LF the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4. When 4K is - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 343
Check these 9 settings to make sure they match the data you are trying to print. Print Options Settings Paper size Printer's paper size setting 9 Driver (plotter selection) HP-GL/2 or HP-GL Pen configuration Pen thickness 9 Plot origin Center or Corner Functions of the Control Panel 343 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 344
saved in the printer's RAM (such as downloaded fonts) may be erased when you change the emulation mode. GL Mode Specifies whether the printer uses a direct emulation of the GL/2 plotter language, or the HP LaserJet 4 emulation of GL/2. Scale Specifies whether the output from the software is scaled - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 345
. For installation instructions, see your Adobe PostScript 3 Kit documentation. 9 Item Error Sheet Settings (default in bold) Off, On 9 Coloration Color, Mono, TrueCol. Image Protect Off, On 9 Error Sheet 9 When you select On, the printer prints out an error sheet. Coloration 9 Allows - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 346
ESCP2 Menu This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the ESC/P 2 emulation mode. Item Font (or the zero character with a slash) * Depending on whether Letter (62) or A4 (66) paper has been selected. Font Selects the font. 346 Functions of the Control Panel - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 347
(1/6 inch). If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default for each paper size. 9 CG Table Use the character generator (CG) table option to select the 9 graphics character table or the italics table. The graphics - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 348
handled automatically by most applications. Auto LF If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each carriage- , the bit image density is low. If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 349
FX Menu 9 This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the FX emulation mode. 9 Item Settings ( character with a slash) * Depending on whether Letter (62) or A4 (66) paper has been selected. 9 Font Selects the font. 9 9 Functions of the Control Panel 349 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 350
1 pica (1/6 inch). If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default for each paper size. CG Table Use the character generator (CG) table option to select the graphics character table or the italics table. The graphics table - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 351
you select Dark, the bit image density is high, and if you select Light, the bit image density is low. 9 If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes 9 by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 352
These settings are available only when the printer is in the I239X mode. Item Font ) 1**, 2** * Depends on whether Letter (63) or A4 (67) paper has been selected. ** Depends on whether Letter (1) or A4 (2) paper has been selected. Font Selects the font. Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 353
the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default for each paper size. 9 Auto CR Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the 9 printing position goes beyond the right margin. If - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 354
you select Dark, the bit image density is high, and if you select Light, the bit image density is low. If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 355
A Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be A changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. A A A A A A A A Technical - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 356
.4 lb) EPSON Color Laser Paper EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Non-coated Paper and ink of letterheads must be compatible with laser printers * Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, cause paper jams and other problems - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 357
❏ Previously printed paper by any other color laser printers, A black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, ink jet printers, or thermal transfer printers ❏ Carbon paper, carbonless paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, acid paper, or paper that uses - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 358
Specifications Plain paper Weight: Size: Paper Sources: 60 to 105 g/m², 16 to 28 lb A4 (210 × 297 mm lower cassette for A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Government Legal, Executive optional paper cassette unit for A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Government Legal, Executive 358 Technical Specifications - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 359
Envelopes Size: Paper Source: Labels Size: Paper Source: Thick paper Weight: Size: Paper Source: Extra thick paper Weight: A Monarch (3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.) Commercial 10 (4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.) A DL (110 × 220 mm) C5 (162 × 229mm) A C6 (114 × 162 mm) International B5 (176 × 250 mm, 7 × 9.8 in.) MP - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 360
Sources: A4 (210 × 297 mm) Letter (216 mm × 279 mm, 8.5 × 11 in.) MP tray, standard lower cassette, optional paper cassette unit EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Size: Paper Source: A4 (210 × 297 mm) Letter (216 mm × 279 mm, 8.5 × 11 in.) MP tray only Printable area 5-mm minimum margin on all - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 361
EPSON Color Laser Paper Up to a 10 mm thick stack of envelopes, Standard paper A labels, thick paper, and transparencies Up to 500 sheets of plain paper, EPSON cassette: Color Laser Paper A Paper output capacity: Up to 250 sheets of plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper Internal emulation: HP - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 362
(ESCP2 mode) ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode) IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode) 84 scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts 64 MB, expandable up to 1024 MB (To increase printer memory to more than 576 MB, you have to remove the original 64 MB DIMM and install two optional DIMMs.) 362 Technical - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 363
44.5 cm (17.5 in.) A Width: 43.9cm (17.3 in.)* Depth: 63.8 cm (25.1 in.) A Weight: Approx. 29.8 kg (65.7 lb) without consumables installed *When extending all trays, 72.9 cm (28.7 in.) A 5 years or 600,000 pages, whichever comes first A Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Rated current 110 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 364
Average During standby mode Average Sleep mode 110 V to 120 V Model (Model KAA-3) 900 W 600 Wh 180 Wh Less than 45 Wh * Includes optional cassette unit. 220 to 240 V Model (Model KAB-2) 900 W 600 Wh 180 Wh Less than 45 Wh Standard and approvals U.S. model: Safety EMC UL 60950 CSA No - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 365
Laser safety A This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does A not produce hazardous laser - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 366
mode/Nibble mode USB interface USB 1.1 Note: Only computers equipped with a USB connector and running Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x and X or Windows Me, 98, XP, or 2000 support the USB interface. Ethernet interface You can use an IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T straight-through shielded, twisted-pair interface - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 367
to 500 sheets (for each of cassettes) A Paper types: Power supply: Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper DC 5V and 24V supplied by the printer A Model: KAA-4 (C12C802061) KAA-2 (C12C802071) A Dimensions and weight: For 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit A Height: 172 mm (6.8 in.) Width: 439 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 368
Height: 336mm (13.2 in.) Width: 439 mm (17.2 in.) Depth: 563 mm (22.2 in.) Weight: 19.0 kg (41.9 lb) including all cassettes * This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC. Memory modules DRAM type: Memory size: CAS Latency Type: Dimensions: - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 369
images of A4 size paper, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan: Up to 8,000 continuous printing, images A and 5% print ratio) * This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC. A A The actual number of pages you can print with toner cartridges varies depending on - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 370
can print with a photoconductor unit varies depending on the type of printing. Transfer unit Product number: S053006 Storage temperature: 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) Storage humidity: 15 to 80% RH Life: (when using A4 or Letter size paper) 25,000 pages of continuous printing Service life may be - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 371
pages of continuous printing (when using A4 or A Letter size paper, and Service life may be shortened by single-side printing) repeatedly warming up the printer, or by frequently printing on envelopes, labels, thick paper, or transparencies. A * This product conforms to CE marking requirements - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 372
372 Technical Specifications - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 373
Appendix B Working with Fonts B B EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only) B EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create code standards. B EPSON BarCode Fonts support the following types of bar codes. Bar code EPSON OCR-B Check Comments B Standard BarCode Digit EAN EPSON Yes EAN-8 Yes - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 374
code Standard Code39 Code128 EPSON BarCode EPSON Code39 EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 CD Num EPSON Code39 Num EPSON Code128 OCR-B No No Yes Yes No Interleaved 2 EPSON ITF No of 5 (ITF) EPSON ITF No CD EPSON ITF Yes CD Num EPSON ITF Yes Num Codabar EPSON No Codabar EPSON No Codabar CD - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 375
PC series or IBM compatible with an B i386SX or higher CPU B Operating system: Microsoft Windows Me, 98, 95, Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0 Hard disk: B 15 to 30 KB free space, depending on the font. B Note: EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with EPSON printer drivers. Installing EPSON BarCode - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 376
4. In the dialog box that appears, click Install Software. 5. Click Custom. 6. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 7. When installation is complete, click OK. EPSON BarCode Fonts are now installed on your computer. 376 Working with Fonts - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 377
BarCode Fonts B Follow these steps to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application featured in these instructions is Microsoft WordPad. The actual procedure may differ slightly when printing from other applications. B B 1. Open a document in your application and enter - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 378
3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, then set the font size and click OK. Note: In Windows XP, 2000, and NT 4.0, you cannot use font sizes larger than 96 points when printing bar codes. 4. The characters you selected appear as bar code characters - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 379
EPSON printer and click Properties. Make the following printer driver settings. AcuLaser C4100 is a color printer. See the B Color Printer Driver section in the table below. Color Monochrome Color Printer Host Based B Printer Driver Driver Monochrome (not available) Black Printer Driver - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 380
the font sizes recommended in "BarCode Font specifications" on page 381 for the EPSON BarCode Font you are using. Bar codes in other sizes may not be readable Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not be readable with all bar code readers. Print a - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 381
section contains details on the character input specifications for each EPSON BarCode Font. B EPSON EAN-8 ❏ EAN-8 is an eight-digit abbreviated version (0 to 9) B 7 characters 52 pt to 130 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes B are 52 pt, 65 pt (standard), 97.5 pt, and - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 382
Print sample EPSON EAN-8 EPSON EAN-13 ❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code. ❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12 characters can be input. Character type Number of characters Font size Numbers (0 to 9) 12 characters 60 pt to 150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 383
Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). ❏ Only regular UPC codes are supported. Supplementary codes are not supported. B Character type Number of characters Font size Numbers (0 to 9) 11 characters B 60 pt to 150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 384
EPSON UPC-A EPSON UPC-E ❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). Character type Number of characters Font size Numbers (0 to 9) 6 characters 60 pt to 150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 385
Print sample B EPSON UPC-E B B B EPSON Code39 B ❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. B ❏ The height of the bar - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 386
When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 digit ❏ Start/Stop character Print sample EPSON Code39 EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 Num EPSON Code39 CD Num EPSON Code128 ❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 387
. B Character type Number of characters Font size All ASCII characters (95 in total) No limit B 26 pt to 104 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are 26 pt, 52 pt, 78 pt, and 104 pt. B B The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 388
surrounding text to prevent overlapping. ❏ Interleaved 2 of 5 treats every two characters as one set. When there are an odd number of characters, EPSON ITF fonts automatically add a zero to the beginning of the character string. Character type Number of characters Numbers (0 to 9) No limit 388 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 389
). Recommended sizes are 26 pt, 52 pt, 78 pt, B and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). B Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. B The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 390
Print sample EPSON ITF EPSON ITF CD EPSON ITF Num EPSON ITF CD Num EPSON Codabar ❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 391
Font size When OCR-B is not used: 26 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are 26 pt, 52 pt, 78 pt, B and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, B and 144 pt. B - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 392
Print sample EPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CD EPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD Num Available Fonts The following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your application software's font list if you are using the driver provided with the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 393
LJ4/GL2 mode B Font Name Courier ITC Zapf Dingbats Family HP Equivalent B Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Courier - ITC Zapf Dingbats B CG Times CG Omega Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic CG Times Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 394
Garde Gothic ITC Bookman New Century Schoolbook Times ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic Symbol SymbolPS Wingdings Letter Gothic Naskh Koufi CourierPS Line Printer - When selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP Equivalent column. 394 Working with Fonts - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 395
Medium, Bold Letter Gothic Medium, Bold B Times New Roman Medium, Bold EPSON Script - B OCR A - OCR B - B * Available only in ESC/P2 mode. Note: B Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A and OCR B fonts may not be readable. Print a sample and - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 396
I239X mode Font Name Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Gothic EPSON Orator EPSON Script EPSON Presentor EPSON Sans serif OCR B Family Medium, Bold - Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, the OCR B font may not be readable. Print a sample and make sure the font - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 397
this purpose. B See your computer documentation for instructions on installing fonts. B Selecting Fonts Whenever possible select fonts in your application. See your B software documentation for instructions. B If you are sending unformatted text to the printer directly from DOS or if you are - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 398
Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, or NT 4.0 Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher At least 9 MB of free space Installing EPSON Font Manager Follow these steps to install EPSON Font Manager. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 399
screen appears, read the statement and then click Agree. 4. In the dialog box that appears, click Install Software. B B B B B 5. Click Custom. B 6. Select the EPSON Font Manager check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions. B B B B Working with Fonts 399 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 400
7. When installation is complete, click OK. EPSON Font Manager is now installed on your computer. 400 Working with Fonts - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 401
handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer's settings. However, if you are writing your own printer control programs, or if you are using older software that cannot control fonts, refer to the following sections for symbol set details. C When - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 402
19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Line Printer 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic 19 Swedis2 (0S) Spanish (2S) Norweg1 (0D) Roman-9 (4U) PcEur858 (13U) Pc1004 (9J) DeskTop (7J) Windows (9U) MsPublishi (6J) VeMath (6M) VeUS (14J) Math-8 (8M) 402 Symbol Sets - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 403
19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Dorit Malka Naamit Naskh Koufi Ryadh Line Printer Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic ANSI ASCII (0U) Pc866Cyr (3R) WinCyr (9R) Pc8Grk (12G) WinGrk (9G) Greek8 (8G) Pc866Ukr (14R) ISOCyr (10N) Pc851Grk (10G) - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 404
character sets for ISO. Character sets: ANSI ASCII (0U) French (0F) Italian (0l) Swedis 2 (0S) UK (1E) HP Spanish (1S) Chinese (2K) IRV (2U) Portuguese (4S) IBM Spanish (6S) Norweg 1 (0D) HP German (0G) JlS ASCII (0K) Norweg 2 (1D) French 2 (1F) German (1G) Spanish (2S) Swedish (3S) IBM - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 405
available available available available available available available available available available available available available available EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif EPSON Prestige EPSON Script available available available available available not available not available not available not - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 406
PcGk437* PcGk851* PcGk869* 8859-7 ISO* PcCy855* PcCy866* Bulgarian* PcUkr866* Hebrew7* Hebrew8* PcHe862* PcAr864* PcLit771* PcLit774* Estonia* ISO Latin 2* PcLat866* PcAr864Ara* PcAr720* not available not available not available not available not available not available not available not available - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 407
International character sets C You can select one of the following international character sets using the ESC R command: Character sets: USA, France, Germany, UK, Japan, C Denmark1, Denmark2, Sweden, Italy, C Spain1, Spain2, Norway, Latin America, Korea*, Legal* * Available for ESC/P 2 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 408
"In the ESC/P 2 or FX Modes" on page 405. The available fonts are EPSON Sans Serif, Courier, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script. In the EPSON GL/ 2 Mode The available symbol sets in the EPSON GL/ 2 mode are the same as those in LaserJet4 emulation mode. See - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 409
Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 410
a day at the following web sites: Service World Wide Web Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON's Latin American web site at http://www.latin.epson.com In Brazil, you can reach Epson at http://www.epson.com.br To speak with a customer support representative, call one of the numbers below - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 411
provides a download area for drivers, EPSON contact points, new product information and technical support (e-mail). EPSON Faxback Service EPSON Faxback service will fax you the latest specifications for most EPSON products offered in Australia. Phone (02) 9903 9075 and the system will guide you - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 412
information ❏ Product usage questions or problem ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty For users in Thailand Contact for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 413
❏ Product usage questions or problem ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty For users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.id) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 414
No. 11 Medan Phone/Fax: (62) 61-4516173 For users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 415
: Fax: (852) 2585-4399 (852) 2827-4383 For users in Malaysia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.my) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mail 415 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 416
(Techline) Phone: 603-56288333 For users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Products Enquiry, and Technical Query are available. 416 - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 417
/36 Phone: 361638/362677 Fax: 352940 Phone: 4335460-ext 214 Fax: 4330881 Phone: 6407176/77 Toll Free Telephone Support To learn more about Epson products or to avail service support, please call 1600 440011. This is a toll-free number and can be accessed (9 A.M to 9 P.M) anywhere in the country - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 418
for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available. Epson Helpdesk (Phone: (63) 2-813-6567) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏ Enquiries on repair service - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 419
The system is widely used by manufacturers of computers, printers, and software. bitmap font The dot-by-dot representation of a printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. download To transfer information from the computer to the printer. downloaded font A font that is loaded into the printer's - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 420
driver See printer driver. drum The part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to paper. emulation See printer emulation. FF (Form Feed) A control code to break the page. fixed-width font A font whose characters are allotted the same amount of horizontal space, no - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 421
language built into the Hewlett-Packard® LaserJet® series printers. photoconductor unit A component of the printer that contains a photosensitive print drum, developer unit, and intermediate transfer unit. The photoconductor fixes the toner on the paper using heat and pressure. pitch A measure of - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 422
computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer emulations replicate existing printers, such as the HP LaserJet 4. proportional font A font printer is turned off. reset To refresh the printer's memory and erase the current print jobs. resident font A font that is stored permanently in the printer - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 423
that lists the printer settings and other printer information. symbol set A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. toner The colored powder contained in the toner cartridges that is used to print images on the paper. TrueType An - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 424
424 Glossary - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 425
, or 95, 169 with Windows NT 4.0, 174 with Windows XP or 2000, 170 Confidential Job (Macintosh), 146 Confidential Job (Windows), 92 ConfidentialJob Menu, 336 Consumables fuser unit, 234 photoconductor unit, 228 replacement messages, 221 transfer unit, 238 Contacting EPSON, 409 Control panel settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 426
support, 409 D Duplex Unit specifications, 368 E Envelopes loading, 51 specifications, 359 the use of, 50 EPSON BarCode Fonts about, 373 formatting, 379 inputting, 379 installing, 375 printing, 377 specifications, 381 system requirements, 375 EPSON Color Laser Paper specifications, 360 EPSON - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 427
downloading, 397 EPSON BarCode Fonts, 373 selecting, 397 Fuser unit handling precautions, 234 replacing, 234 specifications, 371 G Guides Administrator's Guide, 1 Quick Reference, 1 Reference Guide, 1 Setup Sheet, 1 H Hard Disk Drive about, 193 installing, 194 removing, 198 I Imaging cartridges - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 428
the optional paper cassette unit, 42 printable area, 360 prohibited, 356 specifications, 358 supported media types, 356 Paper jams cover A (Jam A), 254 cover A, paper cassettes and cover B (JAM ABC), 265 cover A and paper cassettes (Jam AC), 258 cover B (Jam B), 263 covers A and B (Jam AB), 252 MP - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 429
147 for Confidential Job (Windows), 93 Photoconductor unit handling precautions, 228 replacing, 229 specifications, 369, 370 Precautions during operation, 15 power on/off, 19 Printer available optional products, 25 cleaning, 242 consumable products, 27 locating, 246 parts, 22 resetting, 311 settings - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 430
), 140 Re-Print Job (Windows), 88 Reserve Job (Macintosh), 139 Confidential Job (Macintosh), 146 Stored Job (Macintosh), 144 Verify Job (Macintosh), 142 Reserve Job (Windows), 87 Confidential Job (Windows), 92 Stored Job (Windows), 91 Verify Job (Windows), 89 Resetting the printer, 311 430 Index - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 431
, 359 Toner cartridges specifications, 369 Transfer unit handling precautions, 238 replacing, 239 specifications, 370 Transparencies driver settings, 48, 54 loading, 49 the use of, 48 Transporting the printer for long distances, 242 for short distances, 243 Troubleshooting error messages - Epson C4100 | Reference Manual - Page 432
print quality problems, 276 U Uninstalling printer software, 110 printer software (Macintosh), 156 USB device driver, 113 USB connection setting (Macintosh), 154 settings, 107 Using Reserve Job (Macintosh), 139 Reserve Job (Windows), 87 V Verify Job (Macintosh), 142 Verify Job (Windows), 89 432
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Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and
installing the printer software.
Reference 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.You need to install this guide
from the software installation CD to your computer's hard disk
before referring it.
Paper Jam Guide
Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems about your
printer you may need to refer to on a regular basis. We
recommend printing this guide and keeping it near the printer.