Epson AcuLaser CX21NFT 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...