Epson AcuLaser M2300DN User Manual

2. For Windows 7, 7 x64, Vista or Vista x64, click Add a printer in the menu bar.
For Windows XP or XP x64, click Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu.
For Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next.
3. For Windows 7, 7 x64, Vista or Vista x64, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
If the shared printer is found automatically, proceed to step 5. If not, click stop and click The
printer that I want isn’t listed, then go to step 4.
For Windows XP or XP x64, select A...

For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, or click Next.
Note:
❏You can also type “\\(the name of the computer that is locally connected to the shared
printer)\(the shared printer’s name)” in network path or queue name.
❏You do not necessarily need to type the name of the shared printer.
5. For Windows 7 or 7 x64, search for the computer or server that is connected the shared printer in
the Find Printers. When the dialog box to enter user name and password appears, enter the
information...

For Windows XP, XP x64 and 2000, click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the
shared printer. When the dialog box to enter user name and password appears, enter the
information about the print server, click the name of the shared printer, then click Next.
Note:
❏The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the
shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the
network.
❏If the printer driver is...

7. Make sure of the settings, then click Finish.
Installing the printer driver from the Software Disc
Follow the instructions below to install the printer d r i v e r  f r o m  t h e  S o f t w a r e  D i s c  t h a t  c o m e s  w i t h  y o u r
printer.
The on-screen displays on the following pages may differ depending on the version of Windows OS.
Note:
❏When installing in Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000 clients, you must access Windows XP, XP x64, or
2000 as the Administrator.
❏For Windows 7, 7 x64,...

2. Insert the Software Disc, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver
for clients is located, then click OK.
When installing drivers, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear. Click Continue Anyway
(for Windows 7, 7 x64, Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64) or Yes (for
Windows 2000), and continue installing.
The folder name differs depending on the OS being used.
Client’s OS Folder Name
Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000 \\WINX86
Windows 7 x64, Vista...

From an operating system
Register your printer in Print & Fax (for Mac OS X 10.5 or later) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS
X 10.4), click Print on the File menu of any application, then select your printer.
From an application
❏To set the paper size, select Page Setup or Print from the File menu on any application.
❏To open the Printer Settings, select Print from the File menu on any application.
Printing a status sheet
To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet from the...

Using EPSON Status Monitor
EPSON Status Monitor is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information
about its current status.
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor
For Mac OS X 10.5 or later users
1. Open System Preferences, and then double-click the Print & Fax icon.
2. Select your printer from the Printers list and click Open Print Queue.
3. Click the Utility icon.
For Mac OS X 10.6, click the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility button.
For Mac OS X 10.4 users
Note:
After...

4. Click the Utility icon.
Note:
You can also access EPSON Status Monitor by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor icon in the Dock.
Simple Status You can check the type of errors and a possible solution. This window appears when an error
or warning occurs, and closes automatically once the problem is cleared.
Detailed Status
*You can monitor detailed printer status. When a problem occurs, the most probable solution
is displayed. See “Detailed Status” on page 138.
Replacement Parts
Information
*You can...

Replacement Parts Information
a. Paper: Displays the paper size, the paper type and the approximate amount of paper remaining in
the paper source.
b. Toner: Indicates the remaining service life of the toner cartridges. The toner icon flashes when the
toner cartridge has some error or has neared the end of its service life.
c. Maintenance
Unit:Indicates the remaining service life of the maintenance unit. The maintenance unit icon
flashes when the maintenance unit has some error or has neared the end of...

Job Information 
a. Job Name: Displays the user’s print job names. Other user’s print jobs are displayed as --------.
b. Status: Waiting: Indicates the print job is waiting to be printed.
Spooling: Indicates the print job is being spooled on your computer.
Deleting: Indicates the print job is being deleted.
Printing: Indicates the print job is printed currently.
Completed: Indicates the print job has been finished.
Canceled: Indicates the print job has been cancelled.
Held: Job is on hold.
c. User:...