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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 189.
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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 172.
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
 
						

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Installing the PCL6 printer driver
Note:
❏Installing the printer software for Windows XP 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.
❏The examples in this section are from the Windows XP operating system. They may vary in appearance 
from what actually appears on your screen; however, the instructions are the same.
❏When uninstalling the printer driver, select EPSON Monochrome Laser P6 in the uninstallation 
program. If you select EPSON Printer Software, the uninstallation may not be completed 
successfully.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2. Double-click SETUP.EXE. The End User License Agreement dialog box appears.
3. Read the license agreement. If you agree with the terms, select the I accept the terms of the 
above License Agreement check box. Then click Next.
4. Select the name of your printer, then click Next.
5. Select the OS that you are using and the Yes or No check box depending on whether you want 
to share your printer on the network or not. Then click Next.
Note:
❏When using setup.exe to do the installation, you can select a platform, different from the current 
Windows OS, in .Available Platforms. This is so that when you perform an installation using Point 
& Print, you can upload printer drivers for other platforms.
❏If you are installing a printer driver for the PC that you are currently using, select the Windows OS 
that is the platform of your PC. If you select a different Windows OS, the printer driver will not be 
installed correctly.
6. Confirm the printer port you want to use is selected and your printer name is shown. If not, 
select the port you want to use from the drop-down list and type your printer.s name in the 
Printer Name box. Select the Yes or No check box depending on whether you want to set this 
printer as the default printer. Then click Next.
7. You can start the installation now. Click Finish to continue.
8. Installation is complete. Click Exit to Windows.
After the installation is done, click Printer Properties to make the appropriate settings.
 
						

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Note:
If you want to change the settings, you can access the PCL6 printer driver by clicking Document Default.
Accessing the PCL6 printer driver
You can change the PCL6 printer settings in the PCL6 printer driver. To access the printer driver, 
see “Accessing the printer driver” on page 172.
Updating the printer driver
When you install optional products, you have to update the printer driver manually. See the 
following instructions.
1. Click the Printer tab of the Properties dialog box.
2. Select the option that you installed.
 
						

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Appendix A 
Technical Specifications
Paper
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at 
any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper 
stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Available paper types
*Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print 
quality, or cause paper jams and other problems.
Paper that should not be used
You cannot use the following paper in this printer. It may cause printer damage, paper jams, and 
poor print quality:
❏Media meant for other black-and-white laser printers, color laser printers, color copiers, 
black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers
❏Previously printed paper by any other black-and-white laser printers, color laser printers, color 
copiers, black-and-white copiers, ink jet printers, or thermal transfer printers
❏Carbon paper, carbonless paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, acid paper, 
or paper that uses high-temperature-sensitive ink (around 190 °C)
Paper type Description
Plain paper Weight: 64 to 105 g/m² (Recycled paper is acceptable.
*) 
Envelopes No paste and no tape. No plastic window. (unless specifically designed 
for laser printers.)
Labels The backing sheet should be covered completely, with no gaps between 
labels.
Thick paper Weight: 106 to 159 g/m²
Extra thick paper Weight: 160 to 216 g/m²
Colored paper Non coated
Paper with letterhead Paper and ink of letterheads must be compatible with laser printers.
 
						

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❏Labels that peel easily or labels that do not cover the backing sheet completely
❏Coated paper or special surface-colored paper
❏Paper that has binder holes or is perforated
❏Paper that has glue, staples, paper clips, or tape on it
❏Paper that attracts static electricity
❏Moist or damp paper
❏Paper of uneven thickness
❏Overly thick or thin paper
❏Paper that is too smooth or too rough
❏Paper that is different on the front and back
❏Paper that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn
❏Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners
Printable area
4-mm minimum margin on all sides. (The printable width should be 207.9 mm or less.)
Note:
❏The printable area varies, depending on the emulation mode in use.
❏When using ESC/Page language, there is 5-mm minimum margin on all sides.
❏The print quality may be irregular depending on the paper you use. Print on one or two sheets of paper 
to check the print quality.
 
						

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Printer
General
Printing method: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process
Resolution: 300 × 300 dpi, 600 × 600 dpi, 1200 × 1200 dpi
Continuous printing speed
*: A maximum of 43 pages per minute on A4 size paper
Paper feed: Automatic or manual feed
Paper feed alignment: Center alignment for all sizes
Input paper supply:
MP tray: plain paper Up to a 17.5 mm thick stack, or up to 150 
sheets (80 g/m²)
envelopes Up to a 17.5 mm thick stack
transparencies Up to a 11.9 mm thick stack, or up to 100 
sheets
labels Up to a 17.5 mm thick stack
thick paper Up to a 17.5 mm thick stack
extra thick paper Up to a 17.5 mm thick stack
Standard lower paper cassette: plain paper Up to a 59.4 mm thick stack, or up to 550 
sheets (80 g/m²)
envelopes Up to a 49.4 mm thick stack
transparencies Up to a 12.4 mm thick stack, or up to 100 
sheets
labels Up to a 49.4 mm thick stack
thick paper Up to a 49.4 mm thick stack
extra thick paper Up to a 49.4 mm thick stack
Paper output: Face-down tray For all paper types and sizes
Face-up tray For all paper types and sizes
Stacker For all paper types
For 89.9 to 215.9 mm width paper
See “Stacker” on page 205 for details.
Paper output capacity: Face-down tray Up to 500 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m²)
Face-up tray Up to 70 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m²)
Stacker Up to 500 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m²)
 
						

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*Printing speed varies by paper source or other conditions.
Environmental
Mechanical
Printer language: ECP/Page printer language
ESC/P 2 24-pin printer emulation (ESC/P 2 mode)
ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode)
IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode)
Adobe PostScript3 (PS3 mode)
PCL6/PCL5 emulation (PCL mode)
Resident fonts: 84 scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts for ESC/Page
95 scalable fonts, and 5 bitmap for PCL5
80 scalable fonts, and 1 bitmap for PCL6
17 scalable fonts for PostScript3
RAM: 64 MB, expandable up to 576 MB
Temperature: In use: 10 to 32°C (50 to 90°F)
Not in use:  -20 to 40°C (-40 to 104°F)
Humidity: In use: 15 to 85% RH
Not in use:  5 to 85% RH
Altitude: 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) maximum
Dimensions Height: 404 mm (15.9 in.)
Width: 428 mm (16.9 in.)
Depth: 480 mm (18.9 in.)
Weight Approx. 21.5 kg (about 47.4 lb)
(Excluding consumables and options)