Epson EPL N2550 User Manual

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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....

142Using the PostScript Printer DriverRendezvous
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 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 137.
5. Click Add. 
Note for IP Printing users, USB or...

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4. Click your printer. The Create button appears.
Note:
If your computer is connected to more than one AppleTalk zone, 
click the AppleTalk zone your printer is connected to in the 
AppleTalk Zones list.
5. Click Create.
Accessing the PostScript printer driver
To control your printer and change its settings, use the printer 
driver. The printer driver allows you to easily make all the print 
settings, including paper source, paper size, and...

144Using the PostScript Printer Driver
Using Balloon Help
Follow the steps below to use Balloon Help.
1. Click the Help menu, then select Show Balloons.
2. Place your cursor over the item that you need help with. 
Information on that item is displayed inside a floating 
balloon.
Changing the printer setup settings
You can change or update the printer setup settings according to 
the options installed in your printer.
For Mac OS X users
Follow the steps below to change the settings.
1. Access the printer...

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3. Change the settings using the pop-up menus.
 

146Using the PCL6 Printer Driver
Chapter 6 
Using the PCL6 Printer Driver
About the PCL6 Mode
Hardware requirements
Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to 
be able to use the PCL6 printer driver.
Memory requirements for using the PCL6 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...

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For Windows XP or 2000
For Windows Me, 98, or 95
For Windows NT 4.0
Using the PCL6 Printer Driver
To print in the PCL6 mode, you will have to install the printer 
driver. Consult the customer support in your region regarding 
how to get the printer driver.
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...

148Using the PCL6 Printer Driver Note:
The PCL6 printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used at 
the same time.
 

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Chapter 7 
Using the Control Panel
Using the Control Panel Menus
You can use the printer’s control panel to access a variety of 
menus that allow you to check the status of consumable products, 
print status sheets, and make printer settings. This section 
describes how to use the control panel menus, and when it is 
appropriate to make printer settings using the control panel.
When to make control panel settings
In general, printer settings can be made...

150Using the Control Panel 1. When the printer’s Ready light is on, press the Enter 
button to accesses the control panel menus.
2. Use the uUp and dDown buttons to scroll through the 
menus.
3. Press the Enter button to view the items in a menu. 
Depending on the menu, the LCD panel displays an item and 
the current setting separated (YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item 
(YYYY).
4. Use the uUp and dDown buttons to scroll through the items, 
or press the lBack button to return to the previous level.
5. Press the...