Epson AcuLaser C1100 User Manual

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5. Reinsert the cassette into the unit.
Note:
After loading paper, set the LC Size setting to match the loaded paper 
size on the control panel.
Output tray
The output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts 
are output face-down, this tray is also referred to as the face-down 
tray. This tray can hold up to 250 sheets. Raise the stopper to 
prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer.
If the printouts do not stack well, open the...

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Printing on Special Media
You can print on special media which include an assortment of 
Epson paper such as the following. 
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed 
by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of 
any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing 
large quantities or printing large jobs.
EPSON Color Laser Paper
When loading EPSON Color Laser Paper, you should make paper 
settings as...

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EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
Epson recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies.
Note:
Duplex printing is not available for transparencies.
Transparencies can be loaded into the MP tray only. When using 
transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Please note the...

34Paper Handling ❏If transparencies are loaded incorrectly, the message Check 
Transparency appears on the LCD panel. Remove the 
jammed transparencies from the printer. To clear the jam, see 
“When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray” on page 
191. 
❏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...

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Envelopes
The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different 
parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two 
envelopes to check the print quality.
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Caution:
Do not use window envelopes. The plastic on most window 
envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the fuser.
Note:
❏Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment, 
or the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled. Make a trial 
print run...

36Paper Handling ❏Load envelopes with the printable side up, as shown below.
a. MON
b. C6, DL
c. C5, IB5
d. C10
❏Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.
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Labels
You can load up to 75 sheets of labels into the MP tray at one time. 
However, 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, the printing environment, or the 
printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run 
before you print on a lot of labels.
When loading labels, you should make paper settings as shown 
below:
❏Make...

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Thick paper and extra thick paper
You can load thick paper (106 to 163 g/m²) or extra thick paper 
(164 to 210 g/m²) into the MP tray.
When loading thick or extra thick paper, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Note:
When using thick and extra thick paper, you cannot do duplex printing 
automatically. When you...

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❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Loading a custom paper size
You can load non-standard size paper (90 × 110 mm to 220 × 
297 mm) into the MP tray as long as it meets the following size 
requirements:
When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
Note:
❏For Windows, access the printer driver, then...

40Using the Printer Software with Windows
Chapter 3
Using the Printer Software with Windows
About the Printer Software
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings 
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 lets you check the status of 
your printer. 
See “Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on 
page 63 for more information.
Accessing the...