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 network printer, or a printer attached to another
computer, then click Next.
For Windows 2000, select Network printer, then click Next.
4. For Windows 7 or 7 x64, click Find a printer in the directory, based on location of feature,
then click Next.
For Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, or XP x64, click Browse for a printer, then click Next.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     131
 
						

							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 about the print server, select name of the shared printer, then click OK. When Add
Printer dialog box appears, click Next.
For Windows Vista or Vista x64, 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, select the name of the shared printer, then click Next. When
Add Printer dialog box appears, click Next.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     132
 
						

							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 installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer
driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select
the printer driver according to the message.
❏If the additional driver for the corresponding Windows is installed in the print server, go to the
next step.
6. Select whether to use the printer as the default printer or not, then click Next.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     133
 
						

							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, Vista, or Vista x64, even if you are not an administrator or power user, you
can install the printer driver by clicking Continue when the prompt to continue the installation
appears.
❏If the additional drivers are installed or the computers of the server and clients use the same OS, you
do not have to install the printer drivers from the Software Disc.
1. Access the shared printer and a prompt may appear. Click OK, then follow the on-screen
instructions to install the printer driver from the Software Disc.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     134
 
						

							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 x64 or XP x64 \\WINX64
3. Select the name of the printer, click OK, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Printer Software for Macintosh
Using the printer driver
The printer driver is the software that allows you to adjust printer settings to get the best results.
Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver directly from any application programs, and from your operating
system.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     135
 
						

							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 printer driver.
1. Click the EPSONRemotePanel icon from Dock.
2. Select your printer in the EPSONRemoteControlPanel dialog box.
3. Click Status Sheet.
Note for Mac OS X 10.4 users:
To access EPSONRemoteControlPanel from Dock for the first time after installing the printer driver, you
need to open the print dialog box first.
Changing the Printer Settings
You can change the printer settings, such as paper source, paper type, and print quality.
Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then select the Basic
Settings button (for Mac OS X 10.5 or later) or Basic Settings tab (for Mac OS X 10.4).
Making Extended Settings
You can make various settings such as Skip Blank Page.
Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then select the
Extended Settings button (for Mac OS X 10.5 or later) or Extended Settings tab (for Mac OS X
10.4).
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     136
 
						

							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 installing the EPSON Status Monitor and before doing the procedure below, you need to open the
Print dialog box so the EPSON Status Monitor can display the current status of the printer.
1. Open the Applications folder on your hard disk drive, then open the Utilities folder.
2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
3. Double-click your printer from the Name list.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     137
 
						

							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 obtain information on paper sources and replacement parts. See “Replacement Parts
Information” on page 139.
Job Information
*You can check print job information. See “Job Information ” on page 140.
Notice Settings You can make specific monitoring settings. Access EPSON Status Monitor and select Notice
Settings from the file menu. See “Notice Settings” on page 141.
*You can also access any of the menus by clicking the appropriate tab on each information window.
Detailed Status
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     138
 
						

							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 its service life.
d. Order Online
button:Clicking this button enables you to order consumables online. See “Order Online” on page
125 for details.
Note:
The remaining service life of the toner cartridge is displayed only if the genuine Epson toner cartridge is
used.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     139
 
						

							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: Displays the user name.
d. Computer: Displays the name of the computer that sent the print job.
e. Cancel Job
button:Cancels the selected print job. You can only cancel the jobs you send.
f. Refresh button: Refreshes the information on this menu.
g. Display Settings
button:Displays the Display Settings dialog box to select items to be displayed.
Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310/M2400/M2410 Series     User’s Guide
About the Printer Software     140