Epson Aculaser M4000N User Manual

							AcuLaser M4000 Series Users Guide
Contents11
Chapter 10  About the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver
About the PCL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  193
Hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  193
Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  194
Installing the PCL6 printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  195
Accessing the PCL6 printer driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  196
Appendix A  Technical Specifications
Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
Available paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
Paper that should not be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
Printable area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  198
Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199
General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199
Environmental  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200
Mechanical  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200
Electrical  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  201
Standard and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Interfaces  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
Parallel Interface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
USB interface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
Ethernet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Optional paper cassette unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Duplex Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  204
Stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  205
Memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  205
Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  205
Imaging cartridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  206
Fuser unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  206
 
						

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Appendix B  Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  207
Before Contacting Epson  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Help for Users in Australia  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Help for Users in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Help for Users in Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Help for Users in Vietnam  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Help for Users in Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Help for Users in Hong Kong  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  210
Help for Users in Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Help for Users in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  212
Help for Users in the Philippines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  213
Index
 
						

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Safety Instructions
Safety
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes 
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Safety precautions
Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe and efficient operation:
❏Because the printer weighs approximately 24 kg (52.9 lb) with consumable products installed, 
one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the 
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❏Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE or CAUTION 
HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and 
the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes 
to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
a. CAUTION HOT SURFACE
b. CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE
❏Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause 
injury.
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
❏Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, 
rough handling can damage it.
❏When handling an imaging cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏Do not attempt to modify an imaging cartridge or take it apart. It cannot be refilled.
❏Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes.
❏Do not dispose of used imaging cartridge in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose 
of them according to local regulations.
❏If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth with soap and water to clean it up. 
Because the fine particles can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a spark, do 
not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏Wait at least one hour before using an imaging cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm 
environment to prevent damage from condensation.
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❏When removing the imaging cartridge, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it 
to room light for more than five minutes. The imaging cartridge contains a light-sensitive 
drum. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the 
printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the imaging 
cartridge out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
❏Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the imaging cartridge from 
the printer, always place it on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from 
your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
❏To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge in an area subject to direct 
sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to 
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.
❏Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the following instructions before operating your printer:
When choosing a place and power source for the printer
❏Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily plug in and unplug the power 
cord.
❏Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not 
block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or in a 
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
❏All interface connectors for this printer are Non-LPS (non-limited power source).
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same 
circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. 
Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are 
not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or 
consult your dealer.
❏If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
 
						

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❏Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power 
available, consult your dealer or local power company.
❏When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct 
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a 
connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products 
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service representative 
under the following conditions:
When using the printer 
❏The printer weighs about 24 kg (52.9 lb). One person should not attempt to lift or carry the 
printer. Two people should carry it.
❏Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
❏Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
❏Do not use printer in a damp environment.
❏Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage 
points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
❏Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏Except as specifically explained in the printer’s documentation, do not attempt to service this 
product yourself. A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only 
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment 
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a 
qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
 
						

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❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment 
of other controls may result in damage and may require repair by a qualified service 
representative.
Safety Information
Power cord
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Caution:
❏Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of the another cord may result in fire 
or electric shock.
This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result 
in fire or electric shock.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses 
in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
Laser safety labels
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Warning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in the printer’s 
documentation may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. The label shown is 
attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.
Internal laser radiation
This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam. The printer head unit is 
NOT A SERVICE ITEM, therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any 
circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the printer. Max. Average Radiation Power: 10 mW at laser aperture
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Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced 
only when the printer is printing.
Ozone exposure limit
The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average 
time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period.
The Epson laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions: 
❏Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏Poor room ventilation
❏Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location 
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:
❏Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
Power On/Off Cautions
Do not turn off the printer:
❏After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the LCD panel.
❏While the Ready light is flashing.
❏While the Data light is on or flashing.
❏While printing.
 
						

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Getting to Know Your Printer19
Chapter 1 
Getting to Know Your Printer
Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance, 
troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network 
settings.You need to install this guide from the Network Utilities CD-ROM to your computer’s 
hard disk before referring it.
*The Network Utilities CD-ROM may not be included with the product in some countries or 
regions. In this case, you can install the Network Guide from the Software CD-ROM.
Paper Jam Guide
Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems about your printer you may need to refer to 
on a regular basis. We recommend printing this guide and keeping it near the printer.
Font Guide
Provides you with information on fonts used on the printer. You need to copy this guide, or you 
can open it directly from following directory on the software CD-ROM.
For Windows: /COMMON/MANUAL/ENG/FNTG
Online Help for printer software
Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your 
printer. Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software.
 
						

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Printer Parts
Front view
a. face-down tray
b. top cover
c. control panel
d. right side cover
e. paper indicator
f. MP tray
g. standard lower paper cassette
h. power switch
i. paper support