Epson AcuLaser C9100 User Manual

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Thick paper and extra thick paper
You can load thick paper (106 to 169 g/m²) or extra thick paper 
(170 to 216 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 in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 346.
Note:
❏When using thick and extra thick paper, you cannot do duplex 
printing...

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Loading a custom paper size
You can load non-standard size paper (90 × 98 mm to 304.8 × 1200 
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 in the printer driver.
Note:
❏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, adjust...

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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 91 for more...

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Windows XP or Server 2003 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, 
then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click 
Printing Preferences.
Windows Me, 98 or 95 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then 
click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click 
Properties.
Windows 2000 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then 
click Printers....

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Making Changes to Printer Settings
Making the print quality settings
You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in 
the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print 
settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or 
customizing the settings.
Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting
You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or 
detail. There are two levels...

56Using the Printer Software with Windows 2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing resolution 
from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi) with the slider bar.
3. Click OK to apply the settings.
Note:
If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message 
appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed.
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Using the predefined settings 
The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print 
settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation 
documents or images taken by a video or digital camera.
Follow the steps below to use the predefined settings.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in 
the list on the right of Automatic.
Note:
This screen may vary depending on...

58Using the Printer Software with Windows 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to 
the type of document or image you want to print.
When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as 
Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are 
set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list 
on the left of the Basic Settings menu. 
This printer driver provides the following predefined settings:
Automatic (Standard)
Suitable for regular printing,...

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sRGB
When using equipment which supports sRGB, the printer 
performs Image Color Matching with these pieces of equipment 
before printing. To confirm that your equipment supports sRGB, 
contact your equipment dealer.
Automatic (High Quality)
Suitable for printing high-quality printing documents.
Advanced Text/Graph
Suitable for printing high-quality presentation documents that 
include text and graphs.
Advanced Graphic/CAD
Suitable for...

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When making the other settings, see online help for details on each 
setting.
Note:
This screen may vary depending on your operating system version.
4. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings 
menu.
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