Epson AcuLaser CX21NF User Manual

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Before using the output tray, raise and open the stopper on the extension tray to prevent 
documents from slipping off the product as shown below.
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 shown 
below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
 
						

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Note:
When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select Semi-Thick (Back).
❏You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
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 Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
Please note the following when handling this media:
❏Hold each sheet by its edges, as oil from your fingers may transfer to the surface and 
damage the printable surface of the sheet. The Epson logo appears on the printable 
side.
Paper Size:A4
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 180 sheets or up to 20 mm 
thick stack)
Lower Cassette (up to 500 sheets or up to 
56 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Semi-Thick
Paper Size:A4 or LT
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 75 sheets)
Paper Type:Transparency
 
						

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❏When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short edge first as shown below.
❏If transparencies are loaded incorrectly, the message Check Transparency appears in 
the LCD panel. Remove the jammed transparencies from the product. To clear the jam, 
see When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray on page 348.
❏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.
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Caution:
Sheets that have just been printed on may be hot.
EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper
Printing on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper produces glossier and higher quality 
printouts. When loading EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Note:
When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select Coated (Back).
❏You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
Paper Size:A4
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Coated
 
						

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❏Duplex printing is not available for EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper.
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 unless they are specifically designed for laser printers. 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 before you print on a lot of envelopes.
❏Duplex printing is not available for envelopes.
When loading envelopes, you should make paper settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
Please note the following when handling this media.
Paper Size:IB5, C6, MON, C10, DL, or C5
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 sheets, or a stack up to 
20 mm thick)
 
						

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❏Load envelopes with the printable side facing up as shown below.
a. MON
b. C6, DL
c. C5, IB5
d. C10
❏Only the standard envelopes shown above can be printed on with this product. 
However, those standard envelopes that are less than 110 mm long when their flaps 
are opened, such as Mon (Monarch), cannot be printed on.
❏Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.
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 settings on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver.
Paper Size:A4 or LT
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❏You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
Note:
❏You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers.
❏To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with product parts, always use labels 
that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels.
❏Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, do not use those labels 
in your product.
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 tab in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
Note:
When printing on the back side of previously printed thick paper manually, set the Paper Type 
setting on the printer driver to Thick (Back), Extra Thick (Back) or Thick, Extra Thick.
Loading a custom paper size
You can load non-standard size paper (90 × 110 mm to 220 × 355.6 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:
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 75 sheets)
Paper Type:Labels
Paper Size:A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, GLT, LGL, GLG, F4, or 
EXE
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Thick or Extra Thick
 
						

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❏Make settings on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. 
See Tray Menu on page 242.
Note:
❏For Windows, access the printer driver, then select User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list 
on the Basic Settings tab. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, adjust the Paper Width, 
Paper Length, and Unit settings to match your custom paper. Then click OK and your custom 
paper size will be saved. 
❏For Mac OS X 10.2 or 10.3, follow the steps below to save your custom paper size.
1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.
2. Select Custom Page Size from the Settings drop-down list.
3. Click New.
4. Enter the settings name and specify the paper size, and then click OK.
5. Click Save.
❏For Mac OS X 10.4, follow the steps bellow to save your custom paper size.
1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.
2. Select Manage Custom Sizes from the Page Size drop-down list.
3. Click  .
4. Double-click Untitled and enter the settings name.
5. Specify the paper size and click OK.
Paper Size:User defined size
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Plain, Semi-Thick, Thick or Extra Thick
 
						

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Chapter 4 
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. EPSON Status Monitor lets you check the status of your printer.
See Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor on page 64 for more 
information.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver directly from any application programs, from your 
Windows operating system.
The printer settings made from many Windows applications override the setting made 
when the printer driver is accessed from the operating system, so you should access the 
printer driver from your application to make sure that you get the result you want.
Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.
From the application
To access the printer driver, click the Print or Page Setup from the File menu. You also 
need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons.
Windows XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 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 or 98 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. Right-click 
your printer’s icon, then click Printing Preferences.
 
						

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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 five quality 
modes for the color printing mode and three for the black-and-white printing mode.
When Automatic is selected on the Basic Settings tab, the printer driver takes care of all 
detailed settings according to the color setting you select. Print quality and color are the 
only settings you have to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or 
orientation in most applications.
Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing quality.
3. Click OK to apply the settings.
 
						

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The printer driver provides the following quality modes.
Color
Draft, Text, Text&Image, Web, Photo
Monochrome
Draft, Text&Image, Photo
Note:
If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a different print 
quality may allow printing to proceed.
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 below of Automatic.
Note:
This screen may vary depending on your operating system version.