Epson AcuLaser 2600N User Manual

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As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Epson recommends the use of 
the double-sided printing function. Refer to ENERGY STAR® 
Compliance for more information on the ENERGY STAR® 
program.
Printing with the Duplex Unit
Follow the steps below to print with the Duplex Unit.
For Mac OS X users
1. Open the Print dialog box.
2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select 
Basic settings tab.
3. Click Duplex check box, select a Binding position from Left, 
Top, or Right.
4. Click the Duplex Settings button.
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.
For Mac OS 9 users
1. Click the Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The 
Layout dialog box appears.
2. Select the Duplex check box.
3. Select a Binding position from Left, Top, or Right.
4. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box.
 
						

							172Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 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 OK to apply the settings and return to the Layout dialog 
box.
Making Extended Settings
You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog 
box, for example Page Protect.
For Mac OS X users, open the Print dialog box and select Printer 
Settings from the drop-down list, then select Extended Settings.
For Mac OS 9 users, click the Extended Settings icon on the 
Basic Settings dialog box.
Offset: Makes fine adjustments to the printing 
position on the front and the back of data 
on a page in 1 mm increments.
 
						

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Ignore the selected paper 
size check box:When you select this check box, the printer 
prints on loaded paper, regardless of size.
Uses the settings specified 
on the printer check box:Select this button to use the settings 
specified on the control panel.
Skip  Blank Page check box: When you select this check box, the printer 
skips blank pages.
Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X.
Automatically change to 
monochrome mode check 
box:Select this check box to have the printer 
driver analyze the printing data, and 
automatically switch to monochrome 
mode if the printing data is black and white.
Adjust line thickness check 
box:Adjusts the width of the lines printed.
Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X.
Pattern Smoothing check 
box:Adjust pattern intensity.
Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X.
Default  button: For Mac OS X users, click this button to return 
the driver settings to the initial settings.
For Mac OS 9 users, click this button to return 
the settings in the Temporary Spool Folder 
to the initial settings.
Select button: Selects spool file saving folder.
Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X.
Cancel button: Click this button to exit the dialog box or 
printer driver without saving the settings.
OK button: 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 function is not available with Mac OS X.
 
						

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Printing a status sheet
To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet 
from the printer driver. The status sheet contains information 
about the printer, the current settings.
Follow the steps below to print a status sheet.
1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the icon of your 
printer, and then select the USB port that your printer is 
connected to. Click Setup, and the EPSON Printer Setup 
dialog box appears.
2. Click Print Status, and the printer starts printing a status 
sheet.
Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X. For Mac OS X users, 
print a status sheet from the control panel. See  Printing a Status Sheet 
on page 281 for instructions.
Using the Reserve Job Function
The Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs on the 
printer’s Hard Disk Drive and to print them later directly from 
the printer’s control panel. Follow the instructions in this section 
to use the Reserve Job function.
Note:
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 the Reserve Job 
function.
The table below gives an overview of the Reserve Job options. 
Each option is described in detail later in this section.
 
						

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Jobs stored on the Hard Disk Drive are handled differently 
depending on the Reserve Job option. Refer to the tables below 
for details.
Reserve Job Option Description
Re-Print Job Lets you print the job now and store it for later 
reprinting.
Verify  Job Lets you print one copy now to verify the content 
before printing multiple copies.
Stored  Job Lets you save the print job without printing it now.
Confidential Job Lets you apply a password to the print job and 
save it for later printing.
Reserve Job 
OptionMaximum 
Number of 
JobsWhen 
Maximum is 
ExceededWhen Drive is Full
Re-Print Job 
+ Verify Job64
(combined 
total)Oldest job 
automatically 
replaced with 
newestOldest job 
automatically 
replaced with 
newest
Stored  Job 64 Delete old jobs 
manuallyDelete old jobs 
manually
Confidential 
Job64
Reserve Job 
OptionAfter  Printing After Turning Off Printer or Using Reset 
All
Re-Print Job Data remains 
on the Hard 
Disk DriveData is cleared
Verify Job
Stored Job Data remains on the Hard Disk Drive
Confidential 
JobData is 
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Re-Print Job
The Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are 
currently printing so that you can reprint it later directly from the 
control panel.
Follow the steps below to use the Re-Print Job option.
For Mac OS X users
1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the 
drop-down list, then click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Click the Reserve Jobs button. The Reserve Job dialog box 
appears.
3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print 
Job.
4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text box.
5. Click OK. The printer prints your document, then stores the 
print job data on the Hard Disk Drive.
For Mac OS 9 users
 
						

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1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your 
document, open the Basic Settings menu, then click the 
Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box 
appears.
2. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print 
Job.
3. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text 
boxes.
 
						

							178Using the Printer Software with MacintoshNote:
If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the 
Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by 
entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in 
a Web browser.
4. Click OK. The printer prints your document, then stores the 
print job on the Hard Disk Drive.
To reprint or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see  
Using the Quick Print Job Menu on page 278.
Verify Job
The Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to 
verify the content before printing multiple copies.
Follow the steps below to use the Verify Job option.
For Mac OS X users
1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the 
drop-down list, then click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Click the Reserve Job button. The Reserve Job dialog box 
appears.
3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Verify Job.
4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text box.
5. Click OK. The printer prints your document and stores the 
print job data on the Hard Disk Drive.
For Mac OS 9 users
1. Specify the number of copies to be printed, then make other 
printer driver settings as appropriate for your document.
 
						

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2. Open the Basic Settings dialog box, then click the Reserve 
Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box appears.
3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Verify Job.
4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text 
boxes.
Note:
If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the 
Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by 
entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in 
a Web browser.
5. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and 
stores the print data with information on the number of 
remaining copies on the Hard Disk Drive.
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 278 for 
instructions.
 
						

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Stored Job
The Stored Job option is useful for storing documents you print 
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.
Follow the steps below to store print data using the Stored Job 
option.
For Mac OS X users
1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the 
drop-down list, then click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Click the Reserve Job button. The Reserve Job dialog box 
appears.
3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Stored Job.
4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text box.
5. Click OK. The printer prints your document, then stores the 
print job data on the Hard Disk Drive.
For Mac OS 9 users
1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your 
document, open the Basic Settings menu, then click the 
Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box 
appears.