Epson Aculaser M1200 series Betriebsanweisung

User’s GuideNPD4065-00 EN

❏ Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy,rough handling can damage it.❏ When removing the deve

4. Carefully remove the paper from the paper path with both hands.Note:If the paper is difficult to pull out because only a small portion of the paper

2. Open the printer’s output cover.3. Carefully remove the paper from the paper path with both hands.4. Close the output cover.EPSON AcuLaser M1200 Se

5. Open and then close the printer’s front cover. The jammed page’s print data is automaticallyreprinted.Paper jam — MP tray (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L

2. Gently pull out any sheets that have fed part way into the printer.3. Close the output tray, and open the printer’s front cover.4. Remove any piece

The Ready light is on but nothing printsCause What to doYour computer may not be properly connected to theprinter.Perform the procedure described in t

Graphics don’t print correctlyCause What to doYou may need more memory. Graphics require large amounts of memory. Lower thePrint Quality setting in th

Black or white bands appear in the printoutCause What to doThe paper path inside the printer may be dusty. Turn off the printer. Clean internal printe

Completely blank pagesCause What to doThe developer cartridge may be the end of its service life. If the toner status in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 ut

Non-printed side of the page is dirtyCause What to doToner may have spilled onto the paper feed path. Turn off the printer. Clean internal printer com

Paper Handling ProblemsNote:❏ The EPL-6200 comes with two standard paper sources, i.e., the MP tray and the manual feedslot. The MP tray is the availa

❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the photoconductor unitfrom the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smooth

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPaperAvailable paper typesThis section explains what kind of paper you can use with your printer. Be sure only to us

Note:❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturerat any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of

SpecificationsSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer atany time, Epson cannot guarantee the qua

Printable areaEPL-6200 Minimum 4-mm margin on all sidesAcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200LMinimum 5-mm margin on all sidesPrinterGeneralPrinting method Laser bea

EnvironmentalTemperature Operation 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F)Storage 0 to 35˚C (32 to 95˚F)Humidity Operation15 to 85% RHStorage30 to 85% RHAltitude 2,50

ElectricalCheck the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L110 to 120 V Model 220 to 240 V ModelRate

❏ USB 2.0 can be used with Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, and 2000 operating systems.Ethernet interfaceYou can use an IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10

Appendix BWorking with FontsEPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows only)EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes.Normally, ba

Bar codeStandardEPSONBarCodeOCR-B Check Digit CommentsCodabar EPSON Codabar No No Printing of OCR-B and check digits can bespecified with the font nam

3. In the dialog box that appears, click Software List.4. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screeninstruct

❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a

3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, then set the font size and click OK.Note:In Windows Vista, XP, or 2000, you cannot use font sizes la

Monochrome PrinterDriverColor Printer Driver Host-BasedMonochrome PrinterDriverZoom Options Not selected Not selected Not selectedGraphic mode (in the

Note:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not bereadable with all bar code readers. Print a sample a

EPSON EAN-13❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code.❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12 characters can be input.Character

Font size 60 pt to150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows Vista, XP, and 2000).Recommended sizes are 60 pt, 75 pt (standard), 112.5 pt and 150 pt.The following

❏ The numeral “0”Print SampleEPSON UPC-EEPSON Code39❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion ofch

Print SampleEPSON Code39 EPSON Code39 CDEPSON Code39 Num EPSON Code39 CD NumEPSON Code128❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code

❏ Check digit❏ Change code set characterPrint SampleEPSON Code128EPSON ITF❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (Americ

Print SampleEPSON ITF EPSON ITF CDEPSON ITF Num EPSON ITF CD NumEPSON Codabar❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable th

The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start/Stop character (when not input)❏ Check dig

❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:A. When the power cord or

Appendix CCustomer SupportContacting Customer SupportBefore Contacting EpsonIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the p

Internet URL http://www.epson.com.auAccess the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for theoccasional surf! The site pro

Help for Users in ThailandContact for information, support, and services are:World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th)Information on product specificati

Epson Hotline❏ Sales enquiries and product information❏ Technical supportPhone (62) 21-572 4350Fax (62) 21-572 4357Epson Service CenterJakarta Mangga

Help for Users in Hong KongTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contactEpson Hong Kong Limited.Inte

Phone: 603-56288288Fax: 603-56288388/399Epson Helpdesk❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline)Phone: 603-56288222❏ Enquiries on repair ser

Location Telephone number Fax numberCochin 0484-2357950 0484-2357950Coimbatore 0422-2380002 NAPune 020-30286000 /30286001/30286002 020-30286000Ahmedab

IndexCCanceling printingFrom the computer (Macintosh)...57From the computer (Windows)...

PPaperPreventing paper jams...97Printable area...

Ethernet interface...116Mechanical...

Laser safety labelsw Warning:The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this guide mayresult in hazardous radiation e

Minimize the riskTo minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions:❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined a

Chapter 1Product InformationPrinter PartsFront viewEPL-6200abcdefgEPSON AcuLaser M1200 Series User’s GuideProduct Information 16

AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200Labcdega. Output coverb. Output trayc. Control paneld. Front covere. MP (Multi-Purpose) trayf. Manual feed slot (EPL-6200 only)

EPL-6200 Network modelabcdfgAcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200Labda. AC inletb. USB interface connectorc. Duplex Unit connector (EPL-6200 only)d. Parallel interf

Indicator lightsEPL-6200abcdefAcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200LedaMemoryUsually turns on or flashes in combination with other lights to indicate amemory-relate

Copyright and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,mechan

fDataOn when data is received and stored in the print buffer (the section ofmemory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed. Flashingindicates

Printing multiple pages on a sheetUsing the Print Layout setting, you can specify to print either two or four pages of a documentonto a single sheet o

Chapter 2Paper HandlingPaper SourcesThis section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use.MP trayPaper Type Capaci

❏ The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.❏ The use of colored paper is acceptable, but coate

Note:Lift the paper guide slightly to move it.3. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges, and set the paper into the MPtra

4. Raise the output tray.Note:❏ Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paperyou load.❏ If you want

This product can print on special paper stock such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, andtransparencies.LabelsYou can load up to 10 sheets of labels i

AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200LTo print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printerdriver.The print quality on envelo

When printing on transparencies, make sure to choose Transparency from the Paper Typedrop-down list in the printer driver.EPSON AcuLaser M1200 Series

Chapter 3Using the Printer Driver For WindowsAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the b

Operating System VersionsIn this manual, the following abbreviations are used.Windows refers to Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, 2000.❏ Windows V

Note for Windows Vista users:Do not press the power button or put your computer to standby or hibernate mode manually duringprinting.Accessing the pri

2. Select the Zoom Options check box.3. Select the desired paper size from the Output Paper drop-down list. The page will be printed tofit on the pape

3. Select the Zoom To check box.4. Specify the magnification percentage in the box, then click OK. The percentage can be setbetween 50% and 200% in 1%

2. Select the Print Layout check box, and click Print Layout Settings. The Print LayoutSettings dialog box appears.3. Select the number of pages you w

Using watermarksFollow the steps to use a watermark on your document. In the Watermark dialog box, you canselect from a list of predefined watermarks,

4. Select a watermark from the Watermark Name drop-down list.5. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark from the Locatio

6. If you select Text, type the watermark text in the Text box. If you select BMP, click Browse,and select the BMP file you want to use, then click OK

Avoiding Insufficient Memory Error (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L)When you print graphics or a large amount of data, the printer may stop due to insufficie

Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3You can access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 from any application program, or from yourWindows operating system.❏ The

Getting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSONStatus Monitor 3 dialog box.

ContentsSafety InstructionsWarnings, Cautions, and Notes ... 9Safety Precautions...

AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200LThe following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box:1 Select Notification Use the check boxes in this area to select t

5More Settings buttonAllows to you change more settings.Note: If you change the settings, they are applied to all printers that have thesame user inte

5Do not display thiswindow automaticallycheck boxWhen this check box is selected, the Order Online window appearsautomatically only when a replacement

If you wish to see information about printer consumables, click Consumables. Once this buttonis clicked, the Status Alert window will not disappear ev

For Windows Vista, XP, and 2000, select the USBXXX USB port in the list on the Ports tab.Note:This screen may vary depending on your operating system

Double-click the printer icon on the task bar. Select the task in the list, then click Cancel fromunder the Document menu.After the last page is outpu

Note for AcuLaser M1200 and EPL-6200L:The printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 are installed simultaneously, and cannot beuninstalled separately.

5. Click the Printer Model tab, and then select the printer icon.Note:If your printer is the AcuLaser M1200 or EPL-6200L, click OK, and proceed direct

Chapter 4Using the Printer Driver For MacintoshAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the

Mac OS XTo access the printer driver, register your printer in Print & Fax (for Mac OS X 10.5), PrinterSetup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4)

Printing on Special Media... 25Labels...

Note:Print quality will decrease when you use this function.1. Open the Extension Settings dialog box.2. Select the Avoid Insufficient Memory Error ch

Making a new watermark (AcuLaser M1200 only)For Mac OS X 10.5 users1. Open the print dialog box.2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list and

Printing headers and footers (AcuLaser M1200 only)This function allows you to print user name, computer name, date, time, or collate number, at thetop

Monitoring Your Printer with EPSON Status Monitor 3About the EPSON Status Monitor 3The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is a utility program that monitors your

AcuLaser M12001 Icon/Message Shows the printer status.2 Printer image The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically.3 Text box The

AcuLaser M12001Monitor the printingstatus check boxWhen this check box is selected, EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors theprinter status during a print j

Changing the Printer SettingsYou can change the settings on the printer, such as paper source, paper type, and paper qualityusing EPSONRemotePanel.For

For Mac OS X users1. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder anddouble-click the Print & Fax (for Mac OS X

2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh.3. Double-click the Mac OS X folder.4. Double-click the Printer Driver folder.5. Double-clic

Chapter 5Setting Up Your Printer on a Network (AcuLaser M1200)For Windows UsersSharing the printerThis section describes how to share the printer on a

Setting Monitoring Preferences... 54Status Alert window...

Follow the steps below to set a Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, or 2000 as a print server,then install the additional drivers.Note:You must acce

For a Windows 2000 print server, select Shared as, then type the name in the Share Name box.4. Select the additional drivers.Note:If the computers of

Server Name Client OS DriverWindows XP x64*Windows XP or 2000 clients x86 Windows 2000, Windows XPand Windows Server 2003Windows XP x64 clients x64 Wi

Note:❏ To share the printer on a Windows network, you need to set the print server. For details, see“Using an additional driver” on page 59.❏ This sec

2. For Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next.For Windows XP or XP x64 click Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu.For Win

For Windows XP or XP x64, select Browse for a printer.For Windows Vista or Vista x64, click Select a shared printer by name in the dialog boxthat appe

Note:❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connectedto the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the

❏ If the additional drivers are installed or the computers of the server and clients use the same OS,you do not have to install the printer drivers fr

The computers on the network can share the printer that is directly connected to one of them. Thecomputer that is directly connected to the printer is

Chapter 6Replacing Consumable ProductsPrecautions During ReplacementAlways observe the following handling precautions when replacing consumable produc

Transporting the Printer ... 85Chapter 8 TroubleshootingReady and Error Lights (AcuLaser

❏ If you move a developer cartridge from a cool to a warm environment, wait for at least onehour before installing it to prevent damage from condensat

2. Open the front cover by placing your fingers on the grooves on both sides of the cover asshown below, and then pull the cover towards you.cCaution:

4. Turn the release lever in the clockwise direction to release the developer cartridge, and thenpull it out from the photoconductor unit’s casing.5.

cCaution:Never touch the developing roller that is exposed after removing the protective cover;otherwise, print quality may decline.7. Carefully inser

8. Hold the photoconductor unit’s casing by its handle and insert it into the printer. Slide itgently into the opening until it locks into place.9. Cl

❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to directsunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such

2. Open the front cover by placing your fingers on the grooves on both sides of the cover asshown below, and then pull the cover towards you.cCaution:

4. Turn the release lever in the clockwise direction to release the developer cartridge, and thenpull it out from the photoconductor unit’s casing.5.

6. Carefully insert the developer cartridge into the new photoconductor unit’s casing until itclicks into place, making sure that the pins on both sid

8. Close the front cover until it clicks shut.You should reset the counter after replacing the photoconductor unit. The photoconductorcounter for the

Photoconductor unit... 116Appendix B Working with FontsEPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows only)..

Chapter 7Cleaning and Transporting the PrinterCleaning the PrinterThe printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a decline in print quality, c

2. Open the printer’s front cover by placing your fingers on the grooves on both sides of the coveras shown below, and then pull it towards you.3. Rem

5. Reinstall the developer cartridge and photoconductor unit.6. Close the printer’s front cover until it clicks shut.7. Open the printer’s output cove

9. Close the output cover.10. Remove all paper from the MP tray and clean the tray with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.Cleaning the paper path rollersP

2. Open the printer’s front cover by placing your fingers on the grooves on both sides of the coveras shown below, and then pull it towards you.3. Rem

5. Reinstall the developer cartridge and photoconductor unit.6. Close the printer’s front cover until it clicks shut.Removing spilled tonerIf toner sp

3. Disconnect all interface cables from the printer.4. Remove all paper from the MP tray.5. Remove or close the MP tray, depending on your printer mod

cCaution:Do not expose the photoconductor unit and the developer cartridge to light any longer thannecessary.EPSON AcuLaser M1200 Series User’s Gu

Chapter 8TroubleshootingReady and Error Lights (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L)The Ready and Error lights on the top of the printer may be the first indicat

Status/Error/Warning INDICATOR LIGHTSReady Error“Paper Out/Feed Jam” on page 91“No Developer Cartridge Installed” on page 91“Wrong Developer Cartridge

Safety InstructionsWarnings, Cautions, and NoteswWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.cCautionsmust be observed to avoid damage t

Status/Error/Warning INDICATOR LIGHTSReady Error“Installed Developer Cartridge is Not a Genuine Epson Product Warning” on page 94OFF“Sleep mode” on pa

Output Paper JamControl panel: Ready and Error lights onIndicates that there may be a paper jam inside the printer. Open the printer’s output cover, r

Either the installed developer cartridge is defective, or it is not the right one for your printermodel. Replace it with a new or correct developer ca

Output Cover OpenControl panel: Ready and Error lights onThe printer’s output cover is open. Make sure that the printer’s output cover is closed prope

Paper Size WarningControl panel: Ready light onThe size of the paper that fed through the printer does not match the specified paper size. ClickClose

This is a warning to inform you that the installed developer cartridge is not a genuine Epsonproduct. The use of such products may damage the printer

AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200LFor Windows usersFollow these steps to print a status sheet from the printer driver:1. Click Start, point to Settings, and the

Clearing Jammed PaperWhen paper is jammed in the printer, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides alert messages.Precautions for clearing jammed paperBe s

Note:The illustrations used in this procedure show the EPL-6200.1. Close the output tray.2. Open the printer’s front cover by placing your fingers on

3. Remove the developer cartridge.cCaution:❏ When removing the developer cartridge, never touch the developing roller under theflap; otherwise, print