Epson EPL N2550 User Manual

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Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed 
by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of 
any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing 
large quantities or printing large jobs.
Envelopes
The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different 
parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two 
envelopes to check the print quality.
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Caution:
Do not...

52Paper Handling ❏When printed envelopes are wrinkled, open Cover B and push up 
the form feed pressure change levers at both sides of the fuser unit 
until they are in the vertical position. It may reduce the wrinkles in 
the envelopes. When using paper other than envelopes, be sure to 
push the levers back down.
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Warning:
Unless specifically instructed in this guide, be careful not to touch 
the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE and 
CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If 
the...

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Note:
When printing on envelopes, set the envelope size on the MP Tray Size 
setting in the Tray Menu on the control panel.
Please note the following tips for handling this media.
❏Load envelopes with the flap closed and facing forward as 
shown below.
a. C5, IB5
b. DL, C6, C10, MON
❏Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.
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Caution:
Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following 
size requirements:
1. Min. 76.20 mm
2. Min. 98.40 mm
Labels
You can load up to 17.5 mm thick stack of labels into the MP tray 
at a time. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet 
at a time, or load them manually.
Note:
❏Duplex printing is not available for labels.
❏Depending on the quality of labels, the printing environment, or the 
printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Make a trial print...

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Note:
❏You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper 
copiers.
❏To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer 
parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with 
no gaps between the individual labels.
❏Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, 
do not use those labels in your printer.
❏You may have to make the setting Thick* for Paper Type in the 
Setup Menu.
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Transparencies
When loading transparencies, you should make paper settings as 
shown below:
Loading a custom paper size
You can load non-standard size paper into the MP tray as long as 
it meets the following size requirements:
76.2×98.4 mm to 304.8×508.0 mm
When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
Paper Source MP tray (up to 100 sheets)
MP Tray Size setting in the Tray 
MenuAuto (or A4, LT)
Printer driver settings Paper Size: A4, LT
Paper Source:...

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When loading 432 mm or longer size paper into the MP tray, 
remove the MP tray cover and let the bottom edge of the paper 
stick out as shown below.
Note:
❏Access the printer driver, then select User-Defined Size from the 
Paper Size list on the Basic Settings tab. In the User Defined Paper 
Size dialog box, adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit 
settings to match your custom paper. Then click OK and your 
custom paper size will be saved.
❏If you cannot...

58Using the Printer Software with Windows
Chapter 4 
Using the Printer Software with Windows
About the Printer Software
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings 
to get the best results from your printer. EPSON Status Monitor 
lets you check the status of your printer.
See Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor on 
page 86 for more information.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver directly from any application 
programs, from your Windows...

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Windows XP or Server 2003 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, 
then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click 
Printing Preferences.
Windows Me or 98 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then 
click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click 
Properties.
Windows 2000 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then...

60Using the Printer Software with Windows When Automatic is selected on the Basic Settings tab, the printer 
driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the setting 
you select. Print quality is the only setting you have to make. You 
can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most 
applications.
Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver 
settings.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing quality.
3....