Epson Aculaser M2010DN User Manual

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Inside the printer
a. fuser unit
b. photoconductor unit
c. toner cartridge
d. developer unit
 
						

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Control panel
a.Information button Prints status sheets when the Error light is off and no warning is 
indicated. Prints a status sheet when pressed once. If your printer 
is a DN model, pressing this button for more than two seconds 
prints a network status sheet. Clears the warning when a warning 
is indicated.
b.Job Cancel button Press once to cancel the current print job. Press and hold for more 
than two seconds to delete all jobs from the printer memory.
c.Data light (Green) On when print data is stored in the print buffer (the section of 
printer memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed. 
Flashes when the printer is processing data. Off when no data 
remains in the print buffer.
d.Ready light (Green) On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to 
receive and print data. Off when the printer is not ready. This light 
also comes on in combination with other lights to indicate error 
situations.
e.Start/Stop button Switches the printer between ready and offline status.
f.Error light (Orange) On or flashes when an error has occurred.
g.Paper light (Orange) Turns on or flashes, and when in combination with the Error light, 
usually indicates a paper-related problem. On usually indicates a 
paper jam, while flashing usually indicates a paper-related error 
or warning, such as when the paper source is empty.
 
						

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Options and Consumable Products
Options
You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options.
❏250-sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802461)
This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 250 sheets of paper. You can install up to two 
units.
❏Memory Module
This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and 
graphics-intensive documents. The printer’s RAM can be increased up to 288 MB (320 MB for 
the DN models) by adding one additional 64, 128 or 256MB 90 pin SDRAM DIMM.
Note:
Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with EPSON products. For details, contact the 
store where you purchased this printer or an EPSON qualified service representative.
Consumable products
The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the printer. The printer lets you 
know when replacements are needed.
Note:
❏Toner cartridge part numbers vary by location. h.Toner light (Orange) On when the printer’s toner cartridge has run out of toner. Flashes 
to indicate that toner is running low. If this light is flashing, have a 
new toner cartridge ready.
i.Memory light (Orange) Usually turns on or flashes in combination with other lights to 
indicate a memory-related error or warning.
Product name Product code
High Capacity Toner Cartridge 0435/0439
Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge 0436/0440
Return High Capacity Toner Cartridge 0437/0441
Return Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge 0438/0442
 
						

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❏Return toner cartridges are not sold in some areas.
 
						

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Chapter 2 
Printing Tasks
Loading Paper into Your Printer
This section describes how to load paper. If you use special media such as transparencies or 
envelopes, see also “Selecting and Using Print Media” on page 29. For specifications or details 
about the paper types and sizes, see “Paper” on page 153.
Note:
After you load papers, make sure to set the paper size/paper type in the Printer Settings dialog in the printer 
driver. Otherwise, paper may not feed properly.
MP tray
The MP tray (Multi-purpose tray) is the paper source that is available for various types of paper, 
such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and transparencies.
Note:
To load envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page 30.
1. Open the MP tray, then pull the subtray out.
 
						

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2. Slide the paper guides outward to accommodate the paper you are loading.
3. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the paper tray with the printable surface 
facing up. Then adjust the paper guide to the size of the paper.
Note:
❏Make sure to load the paper as far as it will go inside the MP tray.
❏Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit tab.
 
						

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a. limit tab
4. Raise the stopper.
Note:
When you use the paper that is longer than A4 size, do not raise the stopper. To prevent printouts from 
being stacked and pushed out of the output tray, every time the printer ejects a couple of the printouts, 
remove them from the tray.
Lower Paper Cassette Unit
This cassette gives you a second paper source in addition to the MP tray.
1. Pull the paper cassette out from the unit.
 
						

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2. Pinch the tab and slide the paper guides to the size of paper.
3. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the paper cassette with the printable surface 
facing down.
Note:
❏Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit mark.
a. limit mark
❏Load letterheads with the printable side facing down and with the letterhead portion at the top.
 
						

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4. Insert the loaded paper cassette back into the unit.
5. Raise the stopper.
Note:
When you use the paper that is longer than A4 size, do not raise the stopper. To prevent printouts from 
being stacked and pushed out of the output tray, every time the printer ejects a couple of the printouts, 
remove them from the tray.
Selecting and Using Print Media
You can use special media, such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and transparencies.
 
						

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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.
Labels
Available labels:
❏Labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers
❏Labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels
Available paper source:
❏MP tray
Printer driver settings:
Note:
❏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.
❏Duplex printing is not available for labels.
❏Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, do not use those labels in your 
printer.
Envelopes
Available envelopes:
❏Envelopes that have no glue or no tape
c
Cautions
Do not use any window envelope other than the ones designed for laser printers. The plastic on most 
window envelopes will melt. Paper Size: A4, LT
Paper Source: MP tray
Paper Type: Labels