Epson C3900 Manual

							Items Settings (default in bold)/Description
ENABLE
WARNINGPAPER
EMPTYTRAY1
ON/OFF
Select whether or not a warning appears when Tray 1
runs out of media.
TRAY2
ON/OFF
Select whether or not a warning appears when Tray 2
runs out of media.
TRAY3
*4ON/OFF
Select whether or not a warning appears when Tray 3
runs out of media.
TONER LOW
ON/OFF
Select whether or not a warning appears when the
toner is about to run out.
P/U LOW
ON/OFF
Select whether or not a warning appears when the
photoconductor unit is about to reach the end of its
life.
*1This item appears only if an optional hard disk drive is installed.
*2Depending on the setting selected for SYS DEFAULT MENU/PAPER/UNIT OF MEASURE, PHOTO 4×6 may change to PHOTO
10×15.
*3These items appear only if an optional hard disk drive is installed.
*4This item appears only if the optional 500-sheet paper cassette unit is installed.
MAINTENANCE MENU
With this menu, maintenance on this printer can be performed.
In order to use this menu, the administrator password must be entered.
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							Items Settings (default in bold)/Description
PRINT MENU EVENT LOG
PRINT/CANCEL
Prints the event log.
HALFTONE
64CYAN 64/MAGENTA 64/YEL-
LOW 64/BLACK 64PRINT/CANCEL
Prints the halftone pattern using a 25% density for
each CMYK color.
HALFTONE
128CYAN 128/MAGENTA 128/YEL-
LOW 128/BLACK 128PRINT/CANCEL
Prints the halftone pattern using a 50% density for
each CMYK color.
HALFTONE
256CYAN 256/MAGENTA 256/YEL-
LOW 256/BLACK 256PRINT/CANCEL
Prints the halftone pattern using a 100% density for
each CMYK color.
GRADATION
PRINT/CANCEL
Prints the gradation pattern.
ALIGNMENT TOP
ADJUSTMEN
TPLAIN PAPER/THICK/THICK 2/
ENVELOPE-15-15
Adjusts the top margin of plain paper/thick paper/
thick 2 paper/envelopes for simplex (single-sided)
printing.
LEFT
ADJUSTMEN
TLEFT ADJ TRAY1/LEFT ADJ
TRAY2/LEFT ADJ TRAY3-15-15
Adjusts the left margin of media fed from Tray
1/2/3 for simplex (single-sided) printing.
LEFT ADJ
DUPLEX
*1LEFT ADJ TRAY1/LEFT ADJ
TRAY2/LEFT ADJ TRAY3-15-15
Adjusts the left margin of media fed from Tray
1/2/3 for duplex (double-sided) printing.
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							Items Settings (default in bold)/Description
TRANSFER
POWERSIMPLEX
PASSPLAIN
PAPER/
THICK 1/
THICK 2/
POSTCARD/
ENVELOPE/
LABEL/
GLOSSY 1/
GLOSSY 2-8-7
Adjusts the 2nd image transfer output (ATVC) for
simplex (single-sided) printing of plain paper/thick
1 paper/thick 2 paper/ postcards/envelopes/
labels/glossy 1 media/glossy 2 media.
MANUAL
DUPLEXPLAIN
PAPER/
THICK 1/
THICK 2/
POSTCARD/
ENVELOPE/
LABEL/
GLOSSY 1/
GLOSSY 2-8-7
Adjusts the 2nd image transfer output (ATVC) for
duplex (double-sided) printing of plain paper/
thick 1 paper/thick 2 paper/ postcards/envelopes/
labels/glossy 1 media/glossy 2 media.
IMG ADJ
THICKCYAN/MAGENTA/YELLOW/
BLACK-5-0-5
Finely adjusts the density of cyan/magenta/
yellow/black for images printed on thick paper.
IMG ADJ BLACK
-2-0-2
Finely adjusts the density of printed images for
grayscale printing.
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							Items Settings (default in bold)/Description
FINE LINE ADJ
-3-0-2
Adjust how fine lines are reproduced by changing
the applied voltage (VC) to the electrostatic roller.
AIDC MODE
MODE 1/ MODE 2
Select the AIDC operation mode.
MODE 1: Standard mode
MODE 2: Low mode
THICK MODE
QUALITY MODE/SPEED MODE
In order to prevent toner from clogging within the
developer unit as a result of it being driven at
half-speed, select the timing for driving the
developer unit at full speed for a fixed length of
time when thick paper is being fed.
QUALITY MODE: While printing on thick paper,
printing is periodically paused, and the developer
unit is driven at full speed for a fixed length of time.
Since printing is paused, the quality is not affected;
however, a standby time of approximately 70
seconds occurs every 400 seconds or so of
half-speed operation.
SPEED MODE: While printing on thick paper, only
the drive of the developer unit periodically
switches to full speed for a fixed length of time.
Since printing continues during full-speed drive,
the print quality is slightly affected, however the
standby time is short.
MAIN SCAN
ADJUSTMAIN SCAN PAGE
PRINT/CANCEL
Print the test pattern for fine adjustment of the
color ratios in the main scanning direction.
SCAN
ADJUST
VALUEYELLOW/MAGENTA/CYAN
42 - 0 - -42
Finely adjust the ratio of yellow/magenta/cyan in
the main scanning direction.
SUPPLIES REPLACE FUSER UNIT
YES/NO
Resets the fuser unit counter.
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							Items Settings (default in bold)/Description
QUICK
SETTING
*2UPDATE SETTING
EXECUTE/CANCEL
Update printer settings according to the printer
setting definition file stored in the USB memory
device.
If EXECUTE is selected, the printer settings are
updated.
If CANCEL is selected, the settings are not updated.
BACKUP SETTING
EXECUTE/CANCEL
Store, as a definition file, the current printer setting
information in the USB memory device.
If EXECUTE is selected, the printer settings are
saved on a USB memory device.
If CANCEL is selected, the settings are not saved.
BACKUP TYPE
ALL/NETWORK/PRINTER
Select the settings to be saved on a USB memory
device.
If ALL is selected, the printer settings and network
settings are saved on the USB memory device.
If NETWORK is selected, the network settings are
saved on the USB memory device.
If PRINTER is selected, the printer settings are
saved on the USB memory device.
*1This item appears only Epson AcuLaser C3900DN.
*2This item appears when a USB memory device is plugged into the USB memory port.
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							Chapter 4
Memory Direct
Memory Direct
PDF, XPS, JPEG and TIFF files saved on USB memory devices can be printed by plugging the USB
memory device into the printer.
Note:
❏Memory direct can be used only if the optional hard disk drive is installed.
❏Encrypted USB memory devices are not supported.
❏For details on specifying settings with the control panel, refer to “MEMORY DIRECT” on page 41.
Printing From a Connected USB Memory Device
1. Plug the USB memory device into the USB memory port.
The USB icon appears in the upper-right corner of the message window, and the MEMORY DIRECT
menu appears.
Note:
Even if SYS DEFAULT MENU/SECURITY/LOCK PANEL is set to ON, a password is not required for the
menu that appears when the USB memory device is inserted.
2. Select LIST OF FILES, and then press the Menu/Select key.
Note:
When all files (PDF, XPS, JPEG and TIFF) are displayed, select TYPE OF FILES, and then press the
Menu/Select key.
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							3. From the file list, select the file that you wish to print, and then press the Menu/Select key.
If the file to be printed is in a folder, select the folder, and then press the Menu/Select key.
Note:
❏A maximum of 99 folders and files can be displayed.
❏Up to 8 folder levels can be displayed.
4. Select PRINT, and then press the Menu/Select key.
When printing is finished, the status screen appears again.
Note:
❏Settings can be specified for the paper size, duplex printing (C3900DN only), number of copies
and collating.
❏Do not unplug the USB memory device from the USB memory port during memory direct
printing.
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							Chapter 5
Media Handling
Print Media
Specifications
Media Media Size
Tray*1Duplex*2
(double-sided)
Inch Millimeter
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1/2/3 Yes
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6 1/3 Yes
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 139.7 x 215.9 1/2 No
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.2 x 266.7 1/2/3 Yes
A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1/2/3 Yes
A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 1/2 No
A6 4.1 x 5.8 105.0 x 148.0 1/2 No
B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 1/2/3 Yes
B6 5.0 x 7.2 128.0 x 182.0 1/2 No
Folio 8.25 x 13.0 210.0 x 330.0 1 Yes
SP Folio 8.5 x 12.69 215.9 x 322.3 1 Yes
Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2 1 Yes
UK Quarto 8.0 x 10.0 203.2 x 254.0 1/2 Yes
Government Letter 8.0 x 10.5 203.2 x 266.7 1/2 Yes
Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 215.9 x 330.2 1/3 Yes
Photo Size 4" x 6"/10 x 15 4.0 x 6.0 101.6 x 152.4 1/2 No
16 K 7.7 x 10.6 195.0 x 270.0 1/2 Yes
Kai 16 7.3 x 10.2 185.0 x 260.0 1/2 Yes
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							Media Media Size
Tray*1Duplex*2
(double-sided)
Inch Millimeter
Kai 32 5.1 x 7.3 130.0 x 185.0 1/2 No
8 1/2 x 13 1/2 8.5 x 13.5 215.9 x 342.9 1 Yes
8 1/8 x 13 1/4 8.125 x 13.25 206.4 x 336.6 1 Yes
Japanese Postcard 3.9 x 5.8 100.0 x 148.0 1 No
Japanese Postcard-D 5.8 x 7.9 148.0 x 200.0 1 No
B5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x 250.0 1 No
Envelope #10 4.125 x 9.5 104.8 x 241.3 1 No
Envelope DL 8.7 x 4.3 220.0 x 110.0 1 No
Envelope C6 6.4 x 4.5 162.0 x 114.0 1 No
Envelope Monarch 7.5 x 3.875 190.5 x 98.4 1 No
Envelope Chou #3 4.7 x 9.2 120.0 x 235.0 1 No
Envelope Chou #4 3.5 x 8.1 90.0 x 205.0 1 No
Custom Size 3.6-8.5 x 5.8-14.0 92.0-216.0 x
148.0-356.01
*3Yes*4
Custom Size 3.6-8.5 x 5.8-11.7 92.0-216.0 x
148.0-297.02
Yes*5
*1Tray 1= Manual feed tray
Tray 3 = 500-sheet paper cassette unit (optional)
*2Epson AcuLaser C3900DN only
*3Although the maximum supported width is 216.0 mm (8.5”), the Envelope DL size (width: 220 mm (8.7”)) can be fed.
*4The minimum possible size for duplex (double-sided) printing is 182.0 x 254.0mm (7.2” x 10.0”). 
The maximum possible size for duplex (double-sided) printing is 216.0 x 356.0mm (8.5” x 14.0”).
*5The minimum possible size for duplex (double-sided) printing is 182.0 x 254.0mm (7.2” x 10.0”). 
The maximum possible size for duplex (double-sided) printing is 216.0 x 297.0mm (8.5” x 11.69”).
Note:
For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within the ranges shown in the table on
previous page.
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							Media Types
Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it.
Note:
Before printing a large number of copies on special paper (other than plain paper), perform a trial print to
check the quality of the print result.
Plain Paper (Recycled Paper)
Capacity Tray 1Up to 100 sheets, depending on the paper weight.
Tray 2Up to 250 sheets, depending on the paper weight.
Tray 3Up to 500 sheets, depending on the paper weight.
Orientation Tray 1Face down
Tray 2/3Face up
Driver Media
TypePlain Paper (Recycled)
Weight60–90 g/m2
DuplexingSee “Print Media” on page 58 for supported sizes.
Use plain paper that is
Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as standard or recycled office paper.
DO NOT use media that is
❏Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, and colored paper that has been treated)
❏Unapproved iron-on transfer media (such as heat-pressure paper, and heat-press transfer paper)
❏Cold-water-transfer paper
❏Pressure sensitive
❏Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, and
postcards)
❏Paper that has already been printed on
❏Paper that has been printed on with an inkjet printer
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