Epson Aculaser M2010D User Manual

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Chapter 9 
About the PostScript Printer Driver
System Requirements
Printer hardware requirements
Note:
Add more memory modules into your printer if the amount of memory currently installed does not meet your 
printing needs.
Computer system requirements
Note:
To use the PostScript 3 printer driver with a USB interface, your computer must be Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 
or later.
Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000
There are no restrictions for these systems.
Mac OS X
Recommended
MemoryStandard + 64 MB (for duplex printing of image data at Maximum)
OSMicrosoft Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, or 2000
Mac OS X ver. 10.2.8 or later
Minimum Recommended
ComputerPower Mac G3, G4, G5, iMac, eMac, PowerBook G3, G4, or iBook
Hard Disk—
Memory128 MB
 
						

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Note:
To use binary data, Epson recommends that you use AppleTalk for the printer’s network connection. If you 
use a protocol other than AppleTalk for the network connection, you need to set Binary to On in the 
PS3 Menu on the control panel. For details about setting, see the Network Guide. If you use the printer with 
a local connection, you cannot use binary data.
Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Windows
To print in the PostScript mode, you will have to install the printer driver. See the appropriate 
sections below for installation instructions according to the interface that you are using to print.
Installing the PostScript printer driver for the parallel interface (only for 
the D model)
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Caution:
Never use EPSON Status Monitor and PostScript 3 driver at the same time when the printer is 
connected via a parallel port. It may damage the system.
Note:
❏Installing the printer software for Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, or 2000 may require 
administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information.
❏Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
2. For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click the Add 
Printer icon.
For Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, click Start, point to Printer and Faxes, and click Add a 
printer in the Printer Tasks menu.
3. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Then click Next.
4. Select Local printer, then click Next.
Note:
Do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box.
5. Select LPT1 as the port the printer is connected to, then click Next.
 
						

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6. Click Have Disk and specify the following path for the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive is D:, 
the path will be D:\ADOBEPS\ENGLISH\PS_SETUP
Then click OK.
Note:
Change the drive letter as needed for your system.
7. Select the printer, then click Next.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of the installation.
9. When installation is done, click Finish.
Installing the PostScript printer driver for the USB interface
c
Caution:
Never use EPSON Status Monitor and PostScript 3 driver at the same time when the printer is 
connected via a USB port. It may damage the system.
Note:
❏Installing the printer software for Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, or 2000 may require 
administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information.
❏Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
2. Connect your computer to the printer with a USB cable, then turn on the printer.
Note for Windows Vista:
Without the Windows driver or the Adobe PS driver, the display shows Found New Hardware. In this 
case, click Ask me again later.
3. For Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP or XP x64, click Start, point to Printer and Faxes, and click 
Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu. 
For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click the Add 
Printer icon.
4. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Then click Next.
5. Select Local printer, then click Next.
Note:
Do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box.
 
						

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6. Select USB as the port the printer is connected to, then click Next.
7. Click Have Disk and specify the following path for the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive is D:, 
the path will be D:\ADOBEPS\ENGLISH\PS_SETUP. Then click OK.
Note:
Change the drive letter as needed for your system.
8. Select the printer, then click Next.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of the installation.
10. When installation is done, click Finish.
Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network interface
Note:
❏Set the network settings before installing the printer driver. Refer to the Network Guide that comes with 
your printer for details.
❏Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
2. For Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, or XP x64, click Start, point to Printer and Faxes, and click 
Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu.
For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click the Add 
Printer icon.
3. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Then click Next.
4. Select Local printer, then click Next.
Note:
Do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box.
5. Select the Create a new port check box and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the 
drop-down list. Click Next.
6. Click Next.
7. Specify the IP address and port name, then click Next.
8. Click Finish.
 
						

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9. Click Have Disk in the Add Printer Wizard and specify the following path for the CD-ROM. If 
your CD-ROM drive is D:, the path will be D:\ADOBEPS\ENGLISH\PS_SETUP.
Then click OK.
Note:
Change the drive letter as needed for your system.
10. Select the printer and click Next.
11. Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of the installation.
12. When installation is done, click Finish.
Accessing the PostScript printer driver
You can change the PostScript printer driver settings in the PostScript printer driver. To access the 
printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver” on page 112.
Using AppleTalk under Windows 2000
Use the following settings if your machine is running Windows 2000, and the printer is connected 
through an network interface using the AppleTalk protocol:
❏Select PS3 as the Network setting in the control panel‘s Emulation Menu. For details about 
setting, see the Network Guide.
❏On the Device Settings sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box, make sure that SEND 
CTRL-D Before Each Job and SEND CTRL-D After Each Job are set to No.
❏TBCP (Tagged binary communications protocol) cannot be used as the Output Protocol setting.
❏On the Job Settings sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box, make sure to clear the Job 
Management On check box.
Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Macintosh
Installing the PostScript printer driver 
Note:
Make sure that no applications are running on your Macintosh before installing the printer driver.
 
						

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For Mac OS X users
Note:
Make sure that Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2) 
is not open.
1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3. Double-click Mac OS X, then double-click PS Installer.
Note:
For Mac OS X 10.2, if the Authenticate window appears, enter the user name and password for an 
administrator.
4. The Install EPSON PostScript Software screen appears, click Continue, then follow the 
on-screen instructions.
5. Easy Install is displayed on the screen. Click Install.
Note:
For Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4, if the Authenticate window appears, enter the user name and password for 
an administrator.
6. When installation is done, click Close.
Selecting the printer
After installing the PostScript 3 printer driver, you need to select the printer.
In a network environment
For Mac OS X users
Note:
❏Although EPSON FireWire appears in the interface pop-up list, you cannot use FireWire for printer 
connection in the PostScript 3 mode.
❏You need to make the settings for your installed options manually when the printer is connected using 
USB, IP printing, or Bonjour (Rendezvous). When the printer is connected using AppleTalk, the printer 
software automatically makes the settings.
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1. Open the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder, then double-click Printer Setup Utility 
(for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2).
The Printer List window appears.
2. Click Add in the Printer List window.
3. Select the protocol or the interface that you are using from the pop-up list.
Note for AppleTalk users:
Make sure to select AppleTalk. Do not select EPSON AppleTalk, because it cannot be used with the 
PostScript 3 printer driver.
Note for IP Printing users:
❏Make sure to select IP Printing. Do not select EPSON TCP/IP, because it cannot be used with the 
PostScript 3 printer driver.
❏After selecting IP Printing, enter the IP address for the printer, then make sure to select the Use 
default queue on server check box.
Note for USB users:
Make sure to select USB. Do not select EPSON USB, because it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 
printer driver.
4. Follow the instructions as appropriate below to select your printer.
AppleTalk
Select your printer from the Name List, then select Auto Select from the Printer Model List.
IP Printing
Select Epson from the Name List, then select your printer from the Printer Model List.
USB
Select your printer from the Name List, then select your printer from the Printer Model List.
Note for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4 users:
If ESC/Page driver is not installed, your printer model is automatically selected in the Printer Model List 
when you select your printer from the Name List while the printer is on.
Bonjour (Rendezvous)
Select your printer, the printer name is followed by (PostScript), from the Name List. Your 
printer model is automatically selected in the Printer Model List.
Note for USB (for Mac OS X 10.2) or Bonjour (Rendezvous) users:
If your printer model is not automatically selected in the Printer Model list, you need to reinstall the 
PostScript printer driver. See “Installing the PostScript printer driver” on page 145.
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Note for IP Printing users, USB or Bonjour (Rendezvous) users:
Select your printer from the Printer list, then select Show Info from the Printers menu. The Printer Info 
dialog box appears. Select Installable Options from the pop-up list, then make the necessary settings.
6. Confirm that your printer’s name is added to the Printer List. Then quit Printer Setup Utility 
(for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2).
Accessing the PostScript printer driver
You can change the PostScript printer driver settings in the PostScript printer driver. To access the 
printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver” on page 134.
Changing the printer setup settings
You can change or update the printer setup settings according to the options installed in your 
printer.
Note for Mac OS X users:
When Super is selected as the resolution, the following functions in the printer driver cannot be used.
For Mac OS X users
1. Access the printer driver. The Printer List window appears.
2. Select the printer from the list.
3. Select Show Info from the Printers menu. The Printer Info dialog box appears.
4. Make necessary changes to the settings, then close the dialog box.
5. Quit Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2). RITech: On
 
						

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Chapter 10 
About the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver
About the PCL Mode
Hardware requirements
Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to be able to use the PCL6/PCL5 
printer driver.
Memory requirements for using the PCL6/PCL5 printer driver are shown below. Install optional 
memory modules into your printer if the amount of memory currently installed does not meet your 
printing needs.
* Printing may not be possible with this amount of memory, depending on the specifics of the job being printed.
System requirements
Your computer must meet the following system requirements to be able to use the PCL6/PCL5 
printer driver.
To use the PCL6/PCL5 printer driver, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows Vista, 
Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Server 2003, Server 2003 x64, or have installed the 2000 Service Pack 3 or 
later.
For Windows Vista
Minimum memory Recommended memory
128 MB* (for a simple print job at 600 dpi) 256 MB* or more
Minimum Recommended
ComputerIBM PC series or IBM compatible with PentiumIII 
800MHz or higher CPUIBM PC series or IBM compatible with PentiumIII 
1GHz or higher CPU
Hard Disk10-25 MB free (for driver installation)
Memory512MB 512 MB
DisplaySuper VGA supporting DirectX 9 with 32MB graphics memory or more
 
						

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For Windows Vista x64
For Windows XP or 2000
For Windows XP x64 or 2003 Server x64
Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver
To print in the PCL mode, you will have to install the printer driver. Consult the customer support 
in your region regarding how to get the printer driver.
Note:
The PCL6/PCL5 printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used at the same time.
Minimum Recommended
ComputerIBM PC series or IBM compatible with Intel 
EM64T or AMD/64 CPUIBM PC series or IBM compatible with Intel 
EM64T or AMD/64 CPU
Hard Disk10-25 MB free (for driver installation)
Memory512MB 512 MB
DisplaySuper VGA supporting DirectX 9 with 32MB graphics memory or more
Minimum Recommended
ComputerIBM PC series or IBM compatible with Pentium 
or higher CPUIBM PC series or IBM compatible with Pentium II 
or higher CPU
Hard Disk10-25 MB free (for driver installation)
Memory128 MB (256 MB for Server 2003) 256 MB
DisplaySuper VGA supporting 640×480 Super VGA supporting 800×600 or more
Minimum Recommended
ComputerIBM PC series or IBM compatible with Intel EM64T or AMD/64 CPU
Hard Disk10-25 MB free (for driver installation)
Memory256 MB 512 MB
DisplaySuper VGA supporting 640×480 Super VGA supporting 800×600 or more